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Transforming the way we generate energy & power transportation and buildings. #ZeroEmissions, zero excuses. 🌎⚡️☀️ Earthjustice campaign.

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Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hi 👋 We’re Right To Zero, an @earthjustice.bsky.social campaign fighting to clean up climate pollution by electrifying everything in California, New York, and the DMV. Follow for campaign wins, clean energy memes and hot takes on *false solutions*
righttozero.bsky.social
Maryland residents are saying NO to rushed gas plant projects that pollute communities.

"Reliability shouldn’t come at the expense of communities that are already carrying more than their share of pollution and industrial burden."
protectperryman.com/perryman-res...
Perryman Residents Push Back on Constellation’s Effort to Rush Gas Project - 3P Protect Perryman Peninsula
Press Release re Constellation Energy urging the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) to deny a request for additional time to review proposed energy projects under the state’s new expedited appro...
protectperryman.com
December 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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earthjustice.org
Good news! After years of public pressure and Earthjustice litigation, the U.S. Postal Service has rolled out more than 2,600 electric vehicles for mail carriers at 65 sites around the country, delivering cleaner air for our communities. @righttozero.bsky.social
Electric Postal Service Vehicles Deliver Holiday Cheer and Clean Air
EVs are now operating from 65 post offices across the U.S., followed by years of public pressure and Earthjustice litigation.
earthjustice.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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canarymedia.com
It’s not easy to decarbonize heavy industry. This new report helps manufacturers decide the best place to start.
Electrifying these factories could cut a gigaton of CO2 pollution
The U.S. industrial sector relies on gas-fired boilers to make heat. A new report shows how manufacturers can electrify and decarbonize, starting now.
www.canarymedia.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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lasmogguy.bsky.social Adrian Martinez @lasmogguy.bsky.social · 5d
Mailing some holiday cards. I love this stamp … I’m going to name it “Electric Long Life Vehicle with Dude Sending Mail From the Sewer.”
December 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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In case you missed the good news, NY just got rid of an unfair rule that will save New Yorkers ~$600 million a year on costly gas pipelines.

Thank you @governor.ny.gov for delivering on your affordability promise to New Yorkers.
earthjustice.org/press/2025/n...
New York Becomes the Latest State to Eliminate 100-Foot Gas Line Rule After Years of Advocacy
Ending the unfair policy will save New Yorkers nearly $600 million a year on costly gas pipelines
earthjustice.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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justingerdes.bsky.social
"Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the '100-foot-rule' for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year." www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo... 🔌💡
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Utility Subsidy That Passes the Buck for New Residential Gas Hookups to All Customers
Governor Hochul signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
www.governor.ny.gov
December 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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lizmoran.bsky.social
Tremendous win for ratepayers! Thanks to @governor.ny.gov @joannesimonbk52.bsky.social @lizkrueger.bsky.social, New Yorkers will see $600M in savings ANNUALLY! It's a win-win for our wallets and the climate!
colinreports.bsky.social Colin Kinniburgh @colinreports.bsky.social · 8d
⚠️ It’s official! New York has repealed the “100-foot rule” subsidy for new gas hookups, joining five other states that have ended similar subsidies.

Statement from Hochul:
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE UNFAIR UTILITY SUBSIDY THAT PASSES THE BUCK FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL GAS HOOKUPS TO ALL CUSTOMERS Legislation S.8417/A.8888 Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “It’s simply unfair, especially when so many people are struggling right now, to expect existing utility ratepayers to foot the bill for a gas hookup at a brand new house that is not their own,” Governor Hochul said. “I have made affordability a top priority and doing away with this 40-year-old subsidy that has outlived its purpose will help with that.” Each year, New Yorkers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on connecting new homes to the gas system. Currently, all existing ratepayers of a utility subsidize the first 100 feet of new gas lines. Under legislation S.8417/A.8888 signed by Governor Hochul, new applicants must pay 100 percent of the material and installation costs for gas service, as opposed to other ratepayers. State Senator Liz Krueger said, “Kathy Hochul just gave New Yorkers a $600 million Christmas present by signing our bill to repeal the 100-foot rule. This is a massive win for New York’s gas customers, and for clean air and a livable climate. In recent years the 100-ft rule has forced all ratepayers to subsidize gas hookups for new customers and a tidy profit for utility shareholders, at a cost of $600 million every year, which compounds many times as it is paid off on gas bills for years down the road. That burden on New Yorkers will now be lifted.” Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said, “This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, our wallets, and our climate. Utility companies have had a blank check to expand polluting gas infrastructure and pass those co…
December 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
New York just got rid of an outdated rule requiring customers to foot the bill for gas hookups for new customers.

This is BIG news for clean air and affordability!
colinreports.bsky.social Colin Kinniburgh @colinreports.bsky.social · 8d
⚠️ It’s official! New York has repealed the “100-foot rule” subsidy for new gas hookups, joining five other states that have ended similar subsidies.

Statement from Hochul:
GOVERNOR HOCHUL SIGNS LEGISLATION TO ELIMINATE UNFAIR UTILITY SUBSIDY THAT PASSES THE BUCK FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL GAS HOOKUPS TO ALL CUSTOMERS Legislation S.8417/A.8888 Will Do Away With Outdated 100-Foot Rule for Natural Gas Hookups That Cost New Yorkers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Each Year Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to eliminate the “100-foot-rule” for new natural gas hookups that costs New Yorkers hundreds of millions of dollars a year. “It’s simply unfair, especially when so many people are struggling right now, to expect existing utility ratepayers to foot the bill for a gas hookup at a brand new house that is not their own,” Governor Hochul said. “I have made affordability a top priority and doing away with this 40-year-old subsidy that has outlived its purpose will help with that.” Each year, New Yorkers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on connecting new homes to the gas system. Currently, all existing ratepayers of a utility subsidize the first 100 feet of new gas lines. Under legislation S.8417/A.8888 signed by Governor Hochul, new applicants must pay 100 percent of the material and installation costs for gas service, as opposed to other ratepayers. State Senator Liz Krueger said, “Kathy Hochul just gave New Yorkers a $600 million Christmas present by signing our bill to repeal the 100-foot rule. This is a massive win for New York’s gas customers, and for clean air and a livable climate. In recent years the 100-ft rule has forced all ratepayers to subsidize gas hookups for new customers and a tidy profit for utility shareholders, at a cost of $600 million every year, which compounds many times as it is paid off on gas bills for years down the road. That burden on New Yorkers will now be lifted.” Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon said, “This is a victory for hard-working New Yorkers, our wallets, and our climate. Utility companies have had a blank check to expand polluting gas infrastructure and pass those co…
December 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
@governor.ny.gov has ONE DAY left to lower our energy bills.

Repeal the 100 foot rule NOW!
December 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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BREAKING: @earthjustice.org is suing the Trump Administration for unlawfully freezing $2.5 billion to fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

People want and deserve reliable EV charging and this administration is continuing to take us backwards
earthjustice.org/press/2025/m...
Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds
earthjustice.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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canarymedia.com
California has a plan to get heat pumps and battery-equipped induction stoves to residents who otherwise couldn’t access them.
California’s plan to boost plug-in heat pumps and induction stoves
Regulators greenlit a $115 million, first-of-its-kind effort to drive demand for tech that can make home electrification easier and cheaper.
www.canarymedia.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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marvinbrown.bsky.social
This morning, we sued the Trump Administration over its unlawful freeze of $2.5 billion congressionally approved funding for charging infrastructure.

People want and deserve reliable EV charging infrastructure and the administration is taking us backwards.
earthjustice.org/press/2025/m...
Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds
earthjustice.org
December 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Trump’s promises to his Big Oil donors have clouded his judgment, yet again.

It’s time for Trump and his Department of Transportation to release the funds we’re owed and stand aside as California and our sister states drive progress forward.
December 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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justingerdes.bsky.social
I dig into a new @airresources.bsky.social report finding that zero-emission cargo-handling equipment is entering the market, but additional policies and programs are needed to decarbonize the sector in time to meet California's climate goals: www.quittingcarbonmedia.com/california-w... 🔌💡
California wants to accelerate the shift to zero-emission equipment at its ports
Zero-emission cargo-handling equipment is entering the market, but California regulators say additional policies and programs are needed to decarbonize the sector.
www.quittingcarbonmedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
BREAKING: @earthjustice.org is suing the Trump Administration for unlawfully freezing $2.5 billion to fund electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

People want and deserve reliable EV charging and this administration is continuing to take us backwards
earthjustice.org/press/2025/m...
Major Environmental Organizations Sue Trump Administration Over Hold on Billions for Electric Vehicle Charging
Millions of Americans would breathe easier if Trump administration unlocks clean transportation funds
earthjustice.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
"This is an incredible example of what it looks like to center communities. It’s extremely important to think about the long-term vision of electrification for all homes, especially those who’ve been heavily burdened by pollution." - Feby Boediarto, @ceja.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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electrifyny.bsky.social
From the streets to the skyline!
Our campaign is calling for cleaner, electric powered deliveries.
Spot our billboards and join the movement for healthier communities! Mega-warehouses must cut their pollution.
bit.ly/Clean-Deliveries

@tstc.bsky.social @righttozero.bsky.social @nyforcleanpower.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:19 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
It's time for mega-warehouses to be better neighbors to New Yorkers.
contextnewsroom.bsky.social Context Newsroom @contextnewsroom.bsky.social · 12d
Red Hook, NYC has seen a surge in warehouses since the pandemic, bringing more trucks and increased local traffic.

✍️ Carey Biron reports

🔗 https://www.context.news/nature/us-communities-push-back-against-encroaching-e-commerce-warehouses
December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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earthjustice.org
“We’re in a moment where it’s incredibly important for New York State to lead on energy affordability and climate,” said Liz Moran, a New York policy advocate for Earthjustice, an environmental nonprofit. “Unfortunately over the past year, we’ve seen the governor run toward the opposite direction.”
New York Was a Leader on Climate Issues. Under Hochul, Things Changed.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
@lizmoran.bsky.social is on point.
“We’re in a moment where it’s incredibly important for New York State to lead on energy affordability and climate. Unfortunately over the past year, we’ve seen the governor run toward the opposite direction.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/n...
New York Was a Leader on Climate Issues. Under Hochul, Things Changed.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
righttozero.bsky.social
Let's turn air conditioners into heat pumps!
"I don’t think most people understand that these units exist, and they’re kind of plug and play with the AC." - @missionvespa.bsky.social
heatmap.news/politics/cal...
California’s Latest Climate Gambit: Turn Air Conditioners Into Heat Pumps
Cities across the state are adopting building codes that heavily incentivize homeowners to make the switch.
heatmap.news
December 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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heatmap.news
California has long been ahead of the home decarbonization game.

Its latest move: local building codes that incentivize switching from air conditioners to heat pumps.

Here's @emilypont.bsky.social with the story:

heatmap.news/politics/cal...
California’s Latest Climate Gambit: Turn Air Conditioners Into Heat Pumps
Cities across the state are adopting building codes that heavily incentivize homeowners to make the switch.
heatmap.news
December 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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sfbaypsr.bsky.social
Today SF Bay PSR health professionals and Climate Health Now colleagues stood up for cleaner, HEALTHIER home appliance rules at the Bay Area Air District. These rules will save lives! Thank you everyone for raising health and equity voices today!
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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envdefensefund.bsky.social
It’s official: New Yorkers are breathing cleaner air, and they have the successful congestion relief program to thank for it.

Air pollution (PM 2.5) in parts of Manhattan declined by nearly a QUARTER in first 6 months of program, per new Cornell study. https://bloom.bg/44iaMZx
December 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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missionvespa.bsky.social
And if u can’t tune in, follow along 👇🏼! Great to see such a strong turn out supporting critical air district health measures that will transition Bay Area buildings off polluting gas!
righttozero.bsky.social Right To Zero @righttozero.bsky.social · 17d
Tune in NOW to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Stationary Source Committee meeting about moving forward with life-saving rules to cut pollution from buildings 👇
bayareametro.zoom.us/j/86734759142
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December 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM