News & Commentary

California Approves $44M for San Diego EV Charging

April 16, 2021 Expert BlogCalifornia, San DiegoMiles Muller

The investment will support accelerated EV adoption and California’s ambitious transportation electrification goals.

Illinois Clean Cars Program Would Create Jobs and Save Money

April 14, 2021 Expert BlogIllinoisDr. Simon Mui, J.C. Kibbey

New reports demonstrate that a Clean Cars Illinois Program would create jobs and save consumers money

Electric School Buses for Peoria’s Clean Energy Future

March 25, 2021 Expert BlogPeoria, IllinoisSelena Kyle, Alyssa Brown

Two Peoria-area school districts have added electric school buses to their fleets, thanks to the vision and hard work of local educators and students and the creation of the Edwards Settlement Fund.

St. Louis Charges Toward Clean Air with Electric Vehicles

March 22, 2021 Expert BlogSt. Louis, MissouriKelly Blynn, Stefan Schaffer

St. Louis continues to set a brisk pace on its path toward clean transportation: In February, Mayor Lyda Krewson signed an executive order that formally begins the transition for the city fleet, requiring city departments to prioritize acquiring EVs over…

CA Approves Reformed Commercial EV Rates in San Diego

December 17, 2020 Expert BlogSan Diego, CaliforniaMiles Muller

One of California’s largest utilities, San Diego Gas & Electric, will establish new commercial electric vehicle charging rates.

Public Transit Is in Crisis, but Essential to our Recovery

December 8, 2020 Expert BlogNew York City, Washington, D.C., San FranciscoAnn Shikany

Local and national advocates call on Congress to include emergency aid for transit in a relief package before 2020 ends.

A Champion for Equitable and Sustainable Infrastructure

December 3, 2020 NRDC in ActionLos Angeles, PhiladelphiaShelia Hu

Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins is pushing for public policy solutions that address social equity and climate justice while strengthening access to reliable transportation, affordable housing, and open spaces.

EV Charging Programs Set for Approval in Michigan and Ohio

October 29, 2020 Expert BlogMichigan, Ohio, MidwestMax Baumhefner

Utility regulators in Michigan and Ohio are set to approve programs that will help electrify cars, trucks, and buses in the state to the benefit of all utility customers.

The Consumers Energy IRP and the Future We Want for Michigan

October 8, 2020 Expert BlogMichiganSamantha Williams, Gabrielle Habeeb

Consumers Energy has an important regulatory filing coming up that is going to impact every single person living in Michigan. In the coming months, the utility will file their next long-term energy plan—known as an Integrated Resource Plan or “IRP”.

San Jose’s Bold New Plan for Climate-Friendly Transportation

October 6, 2020 Expert BlogCalifornia, San Jose (California)Elizabeth Stampe

San Jose has adopted a bold new plan to help residents get around this famously sprawling city in ways that are low-cost, low-carbon—and now, safe and fun.

Agreement Proposed to Reform San Diego Commercial EV Rates

July 1, 2020 Expert BlogSan Diego, CaliforniaMiles Muller

San Diego Gas & Electric's new rates pave the path for more sustainable commercial EV rate design, and utilities across the country should follow suit.

States, NGOs Ask Court to Restore State Clean Car Standards

June 29, 2020 Expert BlogCaliforniaDavid Doniger

Here's why the Trump administration's attempt to block California's Clean Car Standards is headed for a multi-car pile up in the courts.

California Makes History with Clean Trucks Rule

June 25, 2020 Expert BlogCaliforniaPatricio Portillo

In a groundbreaking win, CARB adopted the world’s first zero-emission commercial truck requirement, the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. The rule, which requires truck makers to sell an increasing number of clean, zero-emission trucks in California in place of dirty diesel…

Can a New Tax on Uber and Lyft Rides in Chicago Change Commuting Habits?

February 12, 2020 DispatchChicagoSusan Cosier

A surcharge on trips taken with ride-hailing services could reduce traffic, cut emissions, and help fund much-needed public transit improvements on the South and West Sides of the city.

The City Insider Proving that Mayors Can Lead on Climate

February 11, 2020 NRDC in ActionChicagoNicole Greenfield

Chris Wheat, who helped make Chicago a greener place from inside its city hall, is now helping empower city governments across the country to realize their many climate ambitions.

The Story of a Normal Car Factory: Abandoned by Gas Guzzlers, Soon to Be Buzzing With Electric Vehicles

November 13, 2019 DispatchIllinoisSusan Cosier

In Normal, Illinois, green startup Rivian plans to produce 100,000 delivery vans for Amazon, along with hundreds of jobs.

Missoula, Montana, Proves That Tackling Car Culture Isn’t Just for Big-City Slickers

November 5, 2019 DispatchMontanaAlisa Opar

The streets are hardly choked with traffic, but this Northern Rockies locale sees plenty of other good reasons to get more of its commuters out from behind the wheel.

How Cincinnati Is Punching Above Its Weight in the Climate Fight

October 24, 2019 DispatchCincinnatiSarah Stankorb

For years this midsize city has been a leader in cutting carbon pollution. Now it’s raising its game with solar, energy efficiency, and electric cars.

California's Clean Truck Rule: First of its Kind and Long Overdue

October 4, 2019 Expert BlogUnited States, CaliforniaPatricio Portillo

California is launching a new rule to tackle one of the largest sources of pollution: medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

San Jose Ups Its Biking Game

September 30, 2019 DispatchSan Jose (California)Corey Binns

In this sprawling Bay Area city, more than half the carbon footprint comes from cars and trucks. So the city is focusing on growing its network of safe bike paths—and fast.