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.
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
FEATURED RESOURCES
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

A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Moms Reflect on the Many Gifts of the Inflation Reduction Act

Going Solar? Let Me Count the Ways

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

The Why Behind Clean Energy

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

Hydrogen Energy: Proceed With Caution

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

EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Hydrogen Energy 101

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

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

Energy Update: Ohio

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 to FirstEnergy Corp About CEO Search, November 23, 2022

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

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

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

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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children

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

Tell New Mexico Lawmakers: Lead on Climate Safety

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

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

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

Tell Alliant Energy: Wisconsin Families Want Clean Energy

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

Tell Your Governor: Take the Lead on Climate Action
2025
OPINIÓN: Las Familias de Nevada Merecen Facturas de Electricidad Justas y Rendición de Cuentas por Parte de las Empresas de Servicios Públicos
Innovation in State Government Fund Passes House Energy Committee
Pulling the plug on clean energy will hurt Georgians
Letter to the editor: Advocates for cleaner energy solution
Defending Climate Progress: Why Protecting Federal Investments Is Crucial for Our Future
Daily Show
Democrats, seeking answers on cuts, turned away at EPA
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Release of Frozen EPA Funds
Planned We Energies natural gas plants creates jobs but may have harmful health effects
Suspensión de fondos federales para energía limpia amenaza progreso en Arizona
Colorado native confirmed as Trump's energy secretary
2024
¿Cómo ahorrar energía en Arizona? Programas y créditos fáciles de acceder
Petition calls for Alliant to reimagine path for Edgewater plant, like converting to solar
Arizona must hold the line on progress to cut climate pollution
Diverse Coalition: Denounces Alliant Energy’s plan to extend coal use and transition the Edgewater Generating Station to methane gas
Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy's plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas
Groups call for different plan for Sheboygan Power Plant
Environmental groups raise alarms over Alliant Energy's plans to convert Sheboygan plant to gas
Nevada’s utility monopolies seek expansion while local organizations and customers fight for lower costs
Salud del Planeta, Salud de Nuestra Gente
¿Otro aumento de tarifas de Southwest Gas? Familias como la mía no pueden costearlo
Arizona opinion: Fighting another Southwest Gas rate hike
Another Southwest Gas rate hike many families can’t afford
PA Lawmakers, Groups Celebrate Passage Of Solar For Schools Bipartisan Solar Energy Initiative
Orlando Rep. Highlighted Impacts of Clean Energy Investments for Disadvantaged Communities
Efforts continue to promote solar energy investments
Why We Must Include Our Comunidad in the Growing Green Economy: Clean Energy Jobs, Lower Energy Costs, and a Healthier Climate Future
New power plant standards will impact generations to come
Anti-Wind Comments Lack Perspective
Michelle Uberuaga: Updated air pollution regulations are a win for Montana families
The Clean Energy Future Has Arrived at the Isaac School District in Phoenix with Biden/Harris Funding of New Electric Powered School Buses
Rally Outside Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting Highlights Multi-State, Anti-Consumer Energy Policy
On Earth Day and Every Day, Let’s Celebrate Those Wind Farms
New rules will slash air, water and climate pollution from U.S. power plants
Celebrating Earth Day: $11B invested, 14K clean energy jobs in Arizona
Labor, Climate, and Community Leaders Back Pennsylvania DEP Effort to Lower Industrial Climate Pollution and Create Jobs
‘We can have both’: Lowered industrial pollution and increased jobs possible with RISE PA, leaders from community, climate groups and union agree
Impulsando el cambio: Nevada lidera en energías renovables e impulsa a las comunidades latinas
NV Energy’s Poor Planning Results in Approval of Costly Projects
Dirty air calls for cars powered by clean energy, say advocates
UPDATED: Petitioners: Public Service Commission has ‘most consequential role’ on future of Montana
Summer Lee, Sara Innamorato and community leaders speak at Green New Deal tour in Schenley
The hidden risks that hover over Florida
Iowa's Coal Plants Need to Go
Right Wing Pressures Johnson to Abandon Spending Deal to Avert Shutdown
2023
Feds reject complaint against Signal Peak Energy
From Florida canals to clean-energy advocacy, a journey of stewardship
From Florida’s canals to clean energy advocacy: my journey of environmental stewardship
VIDEO: Federal Dollars for Montana Schools Part II - Success Stories in Electric Buses, Solar Power & Energy Upgrades
MidAmerican Energy Runs Six Coal Plants in Iowa
Climate Movement Monday: clean energy for schools
They dedicated their lives to others, now they struggle to pay their energy bills
Florida, it’s time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
Florida, it's time to embrace clean energy and protect our families
Ohio Climate and Clean Energy Supporters Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of IRA
Daily on Energy: The scene from today’s protest at EPA headquarters
2022
GreenPower Cuts Ribbon on West Virginia Electric School Bus Manufacturing Plant
Commissioner Rodney Ellis, clean air advocates call on President Biden, EPA to enact strict safeguards on power plants in Texas
EPA faces new pressure to adopt stricter power plant rules
Power plant rule signals future environmental justice tack
2020
Gov. Wolf Vetoes Bill Taking Away DEP’s Authority To Adopt A Carbon Pollution Reduction Program For Power Plants
EQB Votes 13 To 6 To Approve Proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Regulations Covering Power Plants For Public Review
Trump administration revises mercury pollution review from power plants
Impacted Neighbors of We Energies’ Coal Plant Featured in Documentary and Coal History Presentation Co-sponsored by Clean Power Coalition
2017
Enviros Push EPA To Crack Down On Polluting Power Plants
2014
Governor Markell Testifies in Support of EPA Plan to Cut Power Plant Emissions
Left, right target Denver next week during EPA hearing on power plants rule
Denver protests over proposed EPA power-plant rules stoked by politics
EPA would require power plants to cut carbon emissions
Will Coal-Fired Power Plants Become the Next ‘Pink Slime’?
2013
Power Plant Pollution Hearing Draws Environmentalists and Moms
Obama Climate Plan Tough on Power Plant Emissions
2012
Virginia TV ads tout new greenhouse gas limits on power plants

EPA's Zeldin Keeps Breaking Promises

Reasons to Embrace Solar Energy

The Role of Clean Energy in Cutting Climate Pollution

Hydrogen Energy 101

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

A Full-Scale Attack on Historic Investments in Cleaner Energy

Community Action Helps Local Solar Projects—Including in Ohio

How Federal Money Is Decreasing Industrial Air Pollution in Pennsylvania

Moms Tell Congress Cleaner Energy Benefits Are Too Massive to Cut

Tell Congress: Freezing Federal Funding Hurts Children
