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Clean Energy

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WHAT WE’RE WORKING ON

Clean energy is essential to all we do at Moms Clean Air Force. Energy from renewable, sustainable sources that don’t pollute the air or contribute to climate change is always the goal. Whatever campaign we are working on, from power plant regulation to clean transportation—including electric school buses—renewable, sustainable energy is often the solution, be it solar, wind, geothermal, or hydrologic. Find out how you can support this effort in your state.

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MOMS ACTION

In an effort to actively support a clean energy transition across the country, we:

  • EDUCATE Moms frequently participates in clean energy events, including as panelists in discussions about the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. Our fact sheet, The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution, explains how the switch to renewable energy can work and why it’s essential.
  • PETITION In 2023, our members submitted more than 9,000 comments to EPA calling for critical power plant standards that would help to ramp up the transition to clean energy in the U.S.
  • AMPLIFY Moms has placed dozens of articles about cleaning up the energy grid in regional and national media outlets, from the Billings Gazette to the Washington Post, since 2022.
  • SUCCEED In 2024, EPA finalized standards to cut carbon pollution from power plants that will pave the way for a significant step-up in clean energy in the U.S. In addition to the thousands of written comments our members submitted, more than 60 Moms testified in support of this rule at the EPA hearing in 2023.

OUR CLEAN ENERGY EXPERTS

clean energy expert Liz Hurtado

Liz Hurtado

National Field Manager

clean air expert Melody Reis

Melody Reis

Director of Federal Policy

clean energy expert Patrice Tomcik

Patrice Tomcik

National Field Director

FEATURED RESOURCES

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Fact Sheet

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Moms thank EPA for taking bold action on power plant pollution

Press Statement

Moms thank EPA for taking bold action on power plant pollution

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

Fact Sheet

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

Hydrogen Energy 101

Fact Sheet

Hydrogen Energy 101

WHY WE CARE

Right now, our global energy system relies on burning wood, organic matter, or fossil fuels. Burning these carbon-based substances pollutes the air and drives climate change. Increasing clean, renewable energy decreases pollution and improves health on a local, regional, national, and global scale.

Clean energy is also good for our economy. Power from renewable sources, like solar and wind, is now cheaper than power from new fossil fuels. Cheaper power sources mean more opportunity for economic growth.

HEALTH IMPACTS

Air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels has wide-ranging and damaging health effects from the pollutants themselves to the way they impact extreme heat, wildfires, and more. Particle pollution, or soot, from power plants and other industrial facilities, for example, has been linked to everything from asthma attacks to heart attacks to preterm birth to cancer. Mercury from coal-fired power plants can cross the placenta of pregnant moms and has been linked to cognitive issues in babies and children. Tailpipe pollution from buses, cars, and trucks is equally harmful. Clean energy does not result in similar health concerns.


Increasing clean energy decreases pollution and improves health on a local, regional, national, and global scale.

COMMUNITY IMPACTS

In the U.S., historically marginalized communities of color are more likely to live near sources of dirty energy, including gas production facilities and power plants. These communities are already disproportionately impacted by climate change and bear the brunt of floods and other natural disasters, while also suffering the most negative health effects of air pollution. Moving toward zero climate pollution across many sectors will reduce this burden while providing justice and new economic opportunities. More work is needed to continue to create a more just global supply chain of sustainable energy stalwarts like rechargeable batteries–from mining to toxic waste recycling.

BACK STORY ON
CLEAN ENERGY

We’ve been working for more than a decade to get laws and rules in place to cut climate pollution by increasing the renewable, sustainable energy powering our grid. On August 16, 2022, we had a stunning victory when President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA includes historic investments in clean power, clean cars, and clean air.

Many of these funds were allocated in 2023 and 2024 to clean energy projects across the country, but Trump has moved to unconstitutionally freeze the remaining money, stalling our progress. Moms are fighting back, calling out what’s at stake—our children’s health and future—in the media and in our communities.

We are also working to expand clean energy at the state level. Many U.S. states have set carbon reduction targets that will move us away from dirty fossil fuel energy to cleaner renewable energy sources, like solar and wind. Moms works with state lawmakers and regulatory agencies to ensure the transition to sustainable energy happens. Find out more about our state work to expand clean energy by visiting our state webpages.

More Resources about Clean Energy

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A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Article

A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

Article

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Article

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Article

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Moms Reflect on the Many Gifts of the Inflation Reduction Act

Article

Moms Reflect on the Many Gifts of the Inflation Reduction Act

Going Solar? Let Me Count the Ways

Article

Going Solar? Let Me Count the Ways

How One Family Saved $13,000 on Their Taxes by Going Green

Article

How One Family Saved $13,000 on Their Taxes by Going Green

The Why Behind Clean Energy

Article

The Why Behind Clean Energy

EPA’s Proposal to Limit Emissions From Power Plants Is NOT "Drastic," "Stringent," or Impossible

Article

EPA’s Proposal to Limit Emissions From Power Plants Is NOT "Drastic," "Stringent," or Impossible

Hydrogen Energy: Proceed With Caution

Article

Hydrogen Energy: Proceed With Caution

How Families Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Article

How Families Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act

Moms Clean Air Force Applauds Significant Climate Investments and Strengthening of Clean Air Act Authority

Article

Moms Clean Air Force Applauds Significant Climate Investments and Strengthening of Clean Air Act Authority

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EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Video

EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

Fact Sheet

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Fact Sheet

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Hydrogen Energy 101

Fact Sheet

Hydrogen Energy 101

El papel de la energía limpia en la reducción de la contaminación climática

Fact Sheet

El papel de la energía limpia en la reducción de la contaminación climática

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, State, Local Officials Highlight Clean Energy Opportunities From Federal Funding

Video

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, State, Local Officials Highlight Clean Energy Opportunities From Federal Funding

Rep. Haley Stevens, State Officials, Union & Environmental Leaders Talk Federal Funding for Climate

Video

Rep. Haley Stevens, State Officials, Union & Environmental Leaders Talk Federal Funding for Climate

Energy Update: Ohio

Video

Energy Update: Ohio

Letter to Department of Treasury on Clean Electricity Credits, August 2, 2024

Letter

Letter to Department of Treasury on Clean Electricity Credits, August 2, 2024

Letter to the US Department of Energy About Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub Community Engagement, August 10, 2023

Letter

Letter to the US Department of Energy About Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub Community Engagement, August 10, 2023

Letter to FirstEnergy Corp About CEO Search, November 23, 2022

Letter

Letter to FirstEnergy Corp About CEO Search, November 23, 2022

Letter to NorthWestern Energy Urging a Transition to Clean Energy, December 16, 2021

Letter

Letter to NorthWestern Energy Urging a Transition to Clean Energy, December 16, 2021

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Testimony: Tracy Sabetta, Eastern Cottontail Solar Project, January 2025

Testimony

Testimony: Tracy Sabetta, Eastern Cottontail Solar Project, January 2025

Testimony: Lorna Perez, Sarasota Legislative Delegation Meeting, December 20, 2024

Testimony

Testimony: Lorna Perez, Sarasota Legislative Delegation Meeting, December 20, 2024

Testimony: Stephanie Reese, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 15, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Stephanie Reese, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 15, 2023

Testimony: Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 15, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 15, 2023

Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Michelle Uberuaga, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Ida Sami, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Ida Sami, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Almeta Cooper, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Almeta Cooper, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Rachel Meyer, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Rachel Meyer, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Karin Stein, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Karin Stein, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Luz Drada, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Luz Drada, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Lucia Valentine, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Lucia Valentine, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony: Melody Reis, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

Testimony

Testimony: Melody Reis, EPA’s Proposed Clean Power Plants Standards, June 14, 2023

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Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Our Children’s Health and Future

Petition

Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Our Children’s Health and Future

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children

Petition

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children

Tell NC Lawmakers: Our Families Want Cleaner Energy, Not Higher Electricity Bills

Petition

Tell NC Lawmakers: Our Families Want Cleaner Energy, Not Higher Electricity Bills

Tell New Mexico Lawmakers: Lead on Climate Safety

Petition

Tell New Mexico Lawmakers: Lead on Climate Safety

Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Florida's Children and Our Future

Petition

Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Florida's Children and Our Future

Ohio Moms: Join Us to Support Solar Energy in Our State

Petition

Ohio Moms: Join Us to Support Solar Energy in Our State

Tell the Ohio Senate: All Families Deserve Access to Clean Energy

Petition

Tell the Ohio Senate: All Families Deserve Access to Clean Energy

Tell Alliant Energy: Wisconsin Families Want Clean Energy

Petition

Tell Alliant Energy: Wisconsin Families Want Clean Energy

Tell Nevada Lawmakers and Utility Regulators: Invest in Local Clean Energy

Petition

Tell Nevada Lawmakers and Utility Regulators: Invest in Local Clean Energy

Tell Your Governor: Take the Lead on Climate Action

Petition

Tell Your Governor: Take the Lead on Climate Action

2025

The Nevadan

OPINIÓN: Las Familias de Nevada Merecen Facturas de Electricidad Justas y Rendición de Cuentas por Parte de las Empresas de Servicios Públicos

Grant County Beat

Innovation in State Government Fund Passes House Energy Committee

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pulling the plug on clean energy will hurt Georgians

Kenosha News

Letter to the editor: Advocates for cleaner energy solution

Univision Chicago

Defending Climate Progress: Why Protecting Federal Investments Is Crucial for Our Future

Democracy Now!

Daily Show

Roll Call

Democrats, seeking answers on cuts, turned away at EPA

Bloomberg

Democratic Lawmakers Demand Release of Frozen EPA Funds

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Planned We Energies natural gas plants creates jobs but may have harmful health effects

Prensa Arizona

Suspensión de fondos federales para energía limpia amenaza progreso en Arizona

The Center Square

Colorado native confirmed as Trump's energy secretary

2024

Prensa Arizona

¿Cómo ahorrar energía en Arizona? Programas y créditos fáciles de acceder

The Sheboygan Press

Petition calls for Alliant to reimagine path for Edgewater plant, like converting to solar

Daily Independent

Arizona must hold the line on progress to cut climate pollution

WISBusiness

Diverse Coalition: Denounces Alliant Energy’s plan to extend coal use and transition the Edgewater Generating Station to methane gas

Post Crescent

Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy's plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas

Spectrum News 1

Groups call for different plan for Sheboygan Power Plant

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy's plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas

Las Vegas Weekly

Nevada’s utility monopolies seek expansion while local organizations and customers fight for lower costs

Eco Poder Podcast

Salud del Planeta, Salud de Nuestra Gente

The Arizona Republic

¿Otro aumento de tarifas de Southwest Gas? Familias como la mía no pueden costearlo

Arizona Daily Star

Arizona opinion: Fighting another Southwest Gas rate hike

Arizona Capitol Times

Another Southwest Gas rate hike many families can’t afford

PA Environment Digest Blog

PA Lawmakers, Groups Celebrate Passage Of Solar For Schools Bipartisan Solar Energy Initiative

West Orlando News

Orlando Rep. Highlighted Impacts of Clean Energy Investments for Disadvantaged Communities

Leader Times

Efforts continue to promote solar energy investments

League of Conservation Voters

Why We Must Include Our Comunidad in the Growing Green Economy: Clean Energy Jobs, Lower Energy Costs, and a Healthier Climate Future

Arizona Capitol Times

New power plant standards will impact generations to come

EcoRI

Anti-Wind Comments Lack Perspective

Billings Gazette

Michelle Uberuaga: Updated air pollution regulations are a win for Montana families

Blog for Arizona

The Clean Energy Future Has Arrived at the Isaac School District in Phoenix with Biden/Harris Funding of New Electric Powered School Buses

WANE 15

Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Highlights Multi-State, Anti-Consumer Energy Policy

EcoRI

On Earth Day and Every Day, Let’s Celebrate Those Wind Farms

The Washington Post

New rules will slash air, water and climate pollution from U.S. power plants

Arizona Republic

Celebrating Earth Day: $11B invested, 14K clean energy jobs in Arizona

Evergreen Action

Labor, Climate, and Community Leaders Back Pennsylvania DEP Effort to Lower Industrial Climate Pollution and Create Jobs

Pittsburgh Union Progress

‘We can have both’: Lowered industrial pollution and increased jobs possible with RISE PA, leaders from community, climate groups and union agree

La Red Hispana

Impulsando el cambio: Nevada lidera en energías renovables e impulsa a las comunidades latinas

Nevada Conservation League

NV Energy’s Poor Planning Results in Approval of Costly Projects

Nevada Current

Dirty air calls for cars powered by clean energy, say advocates

Daily Montanan

UPDATED: Petitioners: Public Service Commission has ‘most consequential role’ on future of Montana

The Pitt News

Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley

The Invading Sea

The hidden risks that hover over Florida

Iowa Interfaith Power & Light

Iowa's Coal Plants Need to Go

New York Times

Right Wing Pressures Johnson to Abandon Spending Deal to Avert Shutdown

2023

The Billings Gazette

Feds reject complaint against Signal Peak Energy

The Orlando Sentinel

From Florida canals to clean-energy advocacy, a journey of stewardship

The Invading Sea

From Florida’s canals to clean energy advocacy: my journey of environmental stewardship

Families for a Livable Climate

VIDEO: Federal Dollars for Montana Schools Part II - Success Stories in Electric Buses, Solar Power & Energy Upgrades

KDAF

MidAmerican Energy Runs Six Coal Plants in Iowa

Tracy Abell Blog

Climate Movement Monday: clean energy for schools

The Nevada Independent

They dedicated their lives to others, now they struggle to pay their energy bills

The Invading Sea

Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families

Orlando Sentinel

Florida, it's time to embrace clean energy and protect our families

Power a Clean Future Ohio

Ohio Climate and Clean Energy Supporters Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of IRA

The Washington Examiner

Daily on Energy: The scene from today’s protest at EPA headquarters

2022

School Transportation News

GreenPower Cuts Ribbon on West Virginia Electric School Bus Manufacturing Plant

KPRC 2

Commissioner Rodney Ellis, clean air advocates call on President Biden, EPA to enact strict safeguards on power plants in Texas

E&E News

EPA faces new pressure to adopt stricter power plant rules

E&E News

Power plant rule signals future environmental justice tack

2020

PA Environment Digest Blog

Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill Taking Away DEP’s Authority To Adopt A Carbon Pollution Reduction Program For Power Plants

PA Environment Digest Blog

EQB Votes 13 To 6 To Approve Proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Regulations Covering Power Plants For Public Review

Deseret News

Trump administration revises mercury pollution review from power plants

Urban Milwaukee

Impacted Neighbors of We Energies’ Coal Plant Featured in Documentary and Coal History Presentation Co-sponsored by Clean Power Coalition

2017

Law360

Enviros Push EPA To Crack Down On Polluting Power Plants

2014

Delaware.gov

Governor Markell Testifies in Support of EPA Plan to Cut Power Plant Emissions

The Denver Post

Left, right target Denver next week during EPA hearing on power plants rule

The Denver Post

Denver protests over proposed EPA power-plant rules stoked by politics

Palladium-Item

EPA would require power plants to cut carbon emissions

Triple Pundit

Will Coal-Fired Power Plants Become the Next ‘Pink Slime’?

2013

KPFA 94.1-FM Berkeley

Power Plant Pollution Hearing Draws Environmentalists and Moms

The Allegheny Front

Obama Climate Plan Tough on Power Plant Emissions

2012

The Washington Post

Virginia TV ads tout new greenhouse gas limits on power plants

EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Video

EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

Fact Sheet

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Fact Sheet

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Hydrogen Energy 101

Fact Sheet

Hydrogen Energy 101

El papel de la energía limpia en la reducción de la contaminación climática

Fact Sheet

El papel de la energía limpia en la reducción de la contaminación climática

Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Our Children’s Health and Future

Petition

Tell Congress: Save Cleaner Energy to Protect Our Children’s Health and Future

A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Article

A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

Article

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Article

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Article

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children

Petition

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children

Tell NC Lawmakers: Our Families Want Cleaner Energy, Not Higher Electricity Bills

Petition

Tell NC Lawmakers: Our Families Want Cleaner Energy, Not Higher Electricity Bills

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