New Mexico is setting the bar high as a clean energy powerhouse. Last month, @govmlg.bsky.social announced that the state officially surpassed its 50% renewable energy target 5 years ahead of schedule. Learn more about the actions that helped the state reach this goal ⬇️

In May, California led the world in solar power: "Solar could not have reached these heights alone. It needed batteries to get here — & California has that crucial energy storage in spades." Read more via @canarymedia.com ⬇️ www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

California was mostly solar-powered in May — a global first

No major economy had previously received over half its electricity from solar across an entire month. Thank the mild, sunny spring weather, and batteries.

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Through California’s Community Air Protection Program, communities across the state are working together to measure air pollution, reduce health impacts & protect the most vulnerable. Explore stories about these local solutions via @airresources.bsky.social ⬇️ gis.carb.arb.ca.gov/Portal/apps/...

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California’s 2025 Community Air Protection Program report is here—showing cleaner air, stronger enforcement, expanded monitoring, and new protections across the state’s most impacted neighborhoods. See the interactive StoryMap ➡️ gis.carb.arb.ca.gov/Portal/apps/... #AB617 #CleanAirForAll

Delaware has taken a major step to protect freshwater wetlands. @mattmeyerde.bsky.social signed Senate Bill 9, creating the state's first comprehensive freshwater wetlands protection program & protecting an estimated 75,000 acres of wetlands. Learn more ⬇️ www.coasttv.com/news/freshwa...

Right now, California first responders and emergency personnel are supporting firefighting efforts across the west coast — from Southern California to Oregon and Washington in the North. When neighbors are in need, CA answers the call — just as they support the Golden State in our times of need.

In June, Wisconsin released its first statewide roadmap to address all major sources of climate-warming emissions in the state, building on the progress the state has already made to address climate change. Read the roadmap ⬇️ content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIG...

Heat pumps are helping more Americans cool & heat their homes efficiently — in the first quarter of this year alone, sales beat fossil fuel furnaces by 32%. Read more via @grist.org ⬇️ grist.org/energy/the-u...

The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps

In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful.

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Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act — signed into law by @govwesmoore.bsky.social earlier this year — will help the state expand access to energy efficient heat pumps despite federal rollbacks.  Read more ⬇️ www.wypr.org/wypr-news/20...

The Trump administration is scaling back energy efficiency funding, but Maryland is stepping up

Maryland is about to invest tens of millions of dollars in installing heat pumps in low- and moderate-income homes, despite the federal government rolling back funding for energy efficiency programs.

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We’re seeing the devastating effects of climate change in our forests right now. That’s why Minnesota is building the sustainable innovations of the future. Our new sustainable aviation fuel hub is reducing our carbon footprint, supporting our farmers, and creating jobs.

We've surpassed our 2030 renewable energy goal five years early, with 52% of our electricity generation now coming from renewable sources. That's supporting 14,000+ clean energy jobs, attracting billions in private investment, and building a stronger economy and a healthier future for New Mexico.

New analysis shows that distributed solar generation helped New England electric customers save at least $130 million in wholesale energy costs during the region’s recent heat wave. Keep reading via @mainepublic.org ⬇️ www.mainepublic.org/climate/2026...

Rooftop solar eases New England's electric demand in heat wave

Solar panels on homes and businesses helped feed the regional electric grid as demand for cooling climbed.

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As Americans confront the rapid growth of AI data centers, Alliance governors are stepping up to protect ratepayers, communities & the environment.  From New York to Oregon — & beyond — governors are working to establish strong guardrails & tackle data centers’ growing impacts.

CA has built the most technologically advanced wildfire response system in America: ✅ Launched satellites ✅ AI-powered fire detection cameras ✅ Fire-mapping aircraft ✅ State-of-the-art drones ✅ Night-flying firefighting fleet ✅ World’s largest civilian aerial firefighting fleet

Under @ncgovernor.bsky.social, North Carolina is looking to mobile "beehive microgrids" to help communities recover from Hurricane Helene, power critical facilities like food banks, & lower costs for rural communities. Learn more ⬇️ carolinapublicpress.org/76095/renewa...

Renewable energy microgrids bolster resilience in NC mountains

Mobile Beehive Microgrids being set up across NC mountains as rebuilding after Helene continues, could play key role in future outages.

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As the climate crisis brings more sudden and extreme wildfire threats to California, we're meeting the moment with state-of-the-art firefighting technology and fire prevention work. Our extraordinary firefighters continue to step up to protect communities up and down our state.

California has invested in AI wildfire detection, drones, satellite monitoring, real-time fire modeling, and advanced mapping technology to detect fires earlier and respond faster. These investments are helping build the strongest wildfire readiness and response system in the country.

Honored to be back at the Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference in Chicago today. Illinois is leading the Midwest in fighting climate change — and growing a clean energy economy that both helps keep people safe and keeps their bills affordable.

@abigailspanberger.com is taking nation-leading action to help Virginians tap into the cost savings of solar. Learn more ➡️ www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/new...

NEW: Starting later this summer, any CA family buying their first electric vehicle can walk into a dealership and drive home with $3.5K already off the price! That’s thanks to @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom signing #SB168, making good on his promise to create CA’s new ZEV INSTANT rebate program

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California is filling the void left by Trump and the GOP repealing the federal electric vehicle tax credit. I've signed legislation creating an instant rebate for Californians going electric — $3,500 off new EVs and $1,750 off used models. We won't forfeit the future to China.

Wisconsin is leading by example on clean transportation. Last week, @govevers.wisconsin.gov announced the state's Clean Fleet Policy, which will reduce emissions, improve air quality & save money by having state agencies purchase electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. fox11online.com/news/state/g...

Gov. Evers mandates future state vehicles to use alternate fuels for 'clean fleet policy'

Governor Tony Evers announced state agencies will now follow what it calls the 'Clean Fleet Policy.'

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Today marks 1 year of the Wenatchee returning to service as the largest hybrid-electric ferry in the country and the first to be converted. 5,500 sailings later, we are proud of the results. It's already saving up to 17,000 gallons of diesel each month. Once we install rapid shore charging…

Buying your first zero-emission vehicle is now way more affordable. And now, 13 major automakers are backing California's instant rebate of $3,500 for new models and $1,750 for used models. We're proving that lowering costs and growing American manufacturing go hand-in-hand.

NEW: Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green signed legislation establishing a clean fuel standard, a critical step to reducing emissions from transportation in the state. Learn more ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/07/16/n...

New law establishes clean fuel standard in Hawaii

Senate Bill 2999 aims to reduce transportation emissions by gradually lowering the carbon intensity of fuels over time.

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Through its Roots for Resilience initiative, Maryland is turning to nature-based solutions — including tree planting, sustainable forest management & coastal wetland restoration — to help its Eastern Shore adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. Learn more ⬇️ www.wboc.com/news/roots-f...

“Roots for Resilience” initiative brings $42.5 million to Eastern Shore climate projects

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Maryland environmental leaders gathered in Cambridge Wednesday to announce the launch of “Roots for Resilience,” a new initiative aimed at helping Eastern Shore communities adapt to c...

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the transition to clean energy. At a moment when the federal government is abandoning science-driven policy and climate leadership, Washington state is moving forward.

One example — we recently signed a carbon market linkage agreement with California and Québec, a historic milestone in joining the largest subnational carbon market in the world. This enables businesses to make more predictable, long-term investments in reducing greenhouse gases and accelerates...

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Our state is moving forward as a national leader on climate, despite a federal government that seems hellbent on rolling back every ounce of progress. I appreciate Mayor Wilson and the attendees at the launch of PNW Climate Week today. What's happening in DC isn't stopping us.

Across the country, states are continuing to strengthen environmental justice through advisory bodies, dedicated offices & community-driven planning. Read more from @worldresources.bsky.social ⬇️ www.wri.org/insights/env...

Environmental Justice Lives On in Local Communities Despite Federal Rollbacks

As the federal government advances rollbacks of more than 100 environmental and climate policies and resources, it is redefining the U.S. government’s role in protecting communities disproportionately...

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“The workers are really the heroes of this clean energy revolution in this country.”   @massgovernor.bsky.social and Massachusetts are leading a clean energy revolution, proving that affordable clean energy and good-paying jobs go hand and hand. More ⬇️ turnto10.com/news/local/h...

Our state is moving forward as a national leader on climate, despite a federal government that seems hellbent on rolling back every ounce of progress. I appreciate Mayor Wilson and the attendees at the launch of PNW Climate Week today. What's happening in DC isn't stopping us.

Washington is leveraging the power of nature as a climate solution. The state's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan highlights how natural & working lands can help reduce emissions while strengthening community resilience. Read more via @pew.org ⬇️ www.pew.org/en/research-...

Washington’s New Climate Plan Prioritizes Nature, Communities

Washington’s new Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), released on Earth Day 2026, is a far-reaching document that identifies strategies across all sectors of the state’s economy to reduce greenho...

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