Skip to content

News

Workforce Development for a Clean Energy Future

Why is community-led workforce development key to climate justice? Without community-led workforce development, a just transition away from fossil fuels is not possible. An equitable transition should allow communities that…

Read More
A group of people standing with a road sign

News

Issues

Results

  1. Giving Virginians a Voice in a $67 Billion Utility Merger

    A decision that could reshape Virginia’s energy system is moving quickly. The proposed $67 billion merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy is on track for a final decision by January 2027.  If approved, it would make NextEra the world’s largest regulated electric utility, with major implications for the…

    October 13, 2026

    A person speaks to a crowd of people
  2. Executive Order in PA

    What does it take to win against incredible odds? Pennsylvania’s community organizations show us that investing in local, rooted power makes the impossible possible. Just over a year ago, Governor Josh Shapiro was actively championing and fast-tracking new data centers, but our grantees mobilized a brilliant, multifaceted, and…

    August 26, 2026

    Group of people in a meeting
  3. When Voting Rights Fall, Climate Progress Follows

    The Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a decisive blow in the long dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. By weakening key protections against racial and partisan gerrymandering, the Court has made it easier for politicians to choose their voters and harder for communities to have a…

    May 1, 2026

  4. Writing Minnesota’s Next Chapter

    Read a first-hand account from our colleague about life in his hometown right now, and why our rapid response efforts are part of a much bigger story.

    February 4, 2026

  5. Equity Fund Receives MacKenzie Scott Award

    This eight-figure gift marks a critical moment for philanthropy to co-invest in a just, clean-energy future rooted in community-driven solutions.

    December 10, 2025

  6. Data Centers: An Unchecked And Unnecessary Energy Crisis

    What you need to know about these sites, their impacts on local communities, and how our grantee partners are responding on the ground.

    July 28, 2025