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In public utility commissions, Earthjustice is helping communities push for clean, affordable electricity for all.

A gas utility in Oregon tried to charge customers for its lobbying in schools — part of the gas industry’s longstanding efforts to push for increasing fossil fuel use nationwide. Then we stepped in.

Byron Chan, Attorney, Community Partnerships Program: “You’ll see a pattern of violating the law, paying a penalty, and then violating the law again.”

What PFAS are, why they’re harmful, and what we can do to protect ourselves from them

Sara Gersen, Attorney, Right to Zero: “SoCalGas’ hydrogen project threatens to increase lung-searing pollution in a community already breathing some of the most polluted air in the country.”

Critical California legislation to keep utility lobbying and promotional advertising out of customers’ energy bills has been blocked

New legislation can stop utilities like SoCalGas from abusing customer money to fight climate action.

Acephate has been linked to low IQ, attention deficit disorders, and autism 

NW Natural seeks to increase profits and expand its gas system at ratepayers’ expense

Service will begin process to ensure that industrial dredging does not conflict with wildlife protection, according to settlement agreement with traditional shellfish harvesters and conservationists

In partnership with communities across the U.S., we’re advocating for higher energy efficiency standards and leveling the playing field for renewable energy.

Solar for All grants will unlock access to rooftop and community solar for low-income families

Debbie Chizewer, Managing Attorney, Midwest Office: “I think it is a perversion of our civil rights laws to say otherwise, to say that you can’t account for these past harms by creating policies that protect communities that are disproportionately harmed.”

Michigan Public Service Commission approves settlement agreement that will significantly help utility customers

EPA’s updated soot standards under threat from legal challenges, potentially undermining air quality improvements for years to come

What you need to know about Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce

Local congregations organized to fight Philadelphia Gas Works’ rate increase and demand prudent infrastructure investments for a climate-constrained world

It’s time for the largest manufacturing hub in the country to develop a blueprint for zero emissions. Legislation like AB 2083 can get us there.