Chesapeake Climate

Soon, Virginians will be able to buy plug-in, balcony solar panels—just like any home appliance—to lower their energy bills. With this law, Virginia becomes the 2nd state in the nation to make balcony solar accessible. Read more via @CanaryMediaInc: canarymedia.com/articles/solar…

VA SCC approved the Chesapeake Compressor Station, ignoring the voices of the Black and working-class residents who have spoken out against it. This isn’t #EnvironmentalJustice. chesapeakeclimate.org/scc-approves-c… #Chesapeake #HamptonRoads #EJ #CleanAir #NoNewFossilFuels #ClimateAction

We are so grateful to all of the volunteers who came out to volunteer for National Invasive Species Awareness Week last week! With our partners at @pgparks and DC Trail Rangers, we rescued over 150 trees being threatened by vines. Join the fun in March: ccan.link/vine

Energy bills are projected to increase for nearly 60% of gas customers across 49 states & DC by 2027. States updating building codes to require efficient heat pumps are positioning new homes for long-term affordability. @smartcitiesdive unpacks: smartcitiesdive.com/news/heat-pump…

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Learn more about our Invasive Vines Program by reading our latest blog on our Substack. open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/sav… #InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval

An AI-generated flood of comments—some of which were fake—killed clean air rules in SoCal that would have expanded pollution-free heat pumps. This manipulation of the public process is "deeply disturbing" and undermines legitimate democratic participation. latimes.com/environment/st…

Thank you to our 2026 PBP sponsor- MAREC Action is a coalition of utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage developers, wind turbine and solar panel manufacturers, dedicated to promoting the growth and development of renewables in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Thank you to our 2026 polar bear plunge sponsor, @mdlcv ⁠ Maryland LCV's vision is a healthy environment for everyone in Maryland. They are a state-wide, nonpartisan organization that uses political action and education to protect our air, land, water, and communities.

Thank you to our 2026 polar bear plunge sponsor, Silver Diner! ⁠ ⁠ Family friendly, & Farm to Table serving Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner w/great cocktails. Offering Healthy Flexitarian options. ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Silver Diner here: silverdiner.com/national-harbor

Thank you to our 2026 polar bear plunge sponsor, SunRun! ⁠ ⁠ Sunrun is the nation's largest provider of residential solar and storage services, with over 7 GW of deployed solar and over 100K homes with battery storage participating in virtual power plant programs.

Thank you to our 2026 polar bear plunge sponsor, ACE! ⁠ ⁠ Their mission is to provide clean waterways and drinking water throughout the United States by constructing complex water and wastewater treatment plant facilities and upgrades. You can learn more aceservinc.com

Thank you to our 2026 polar bear plunge sponsor, US Wind! ⁠ ⁠ Maryland’s leader in offshore wind development. Learn more about US Wind here: uswindinc.com

Big thanks to @ScVanValkenburg for championing SB 347. This bill means more good-quality solar, lower electricity bills, and less climate pollution. Support solar siting reform for an affordable energy future: act.ccanactionfund.org/page/92578/pet… #vasolar #cleanenergy #valeg #climateaction

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Read our blog to learn how Black communities have been, and continue to be, at the heart of climate justice in the DMV and beyond. Read the blog: ccan.substack.com/p/black-histor… #BlackHistoryMonth #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateJustice #DMV #ActOnClimate

Feeling some deja vu from 2024… @ScVanValkenburg’s bill to ban solar bans and ensure good projects get a fair review passed the Senate today. It’s been a long journey for this good policy and we cannot thank the patron enough!

This week I had the honor of standing with many clean energy advocates at @CCAN’s Cheap and Affordable Energy Rally. Lieutenant Governor Hashmi @ltgovhashmi, myself, and many clean energy champions spoke on moving clean energy forward with Virginia’s new administration 🌎!

Finally. Thanks to Leader @C_Herring we are taking our first step to @GovernorVA’s desk to ensure VA participates in RGGI for years to come.

💚 💚 Gratitude in action! This #MLKDayOfService, volunteers joined us at Oxon Run Park to honor Dr. King’s legacy through care, connection & community. Big thanks to @dc_greens, Friends of Oxon Run DC & @CaseyTrees for making it happen! ✊🏽 #MLKDay #ClimateAction #InvasiveVines

Interesting polling by Global Strategy Group in partnership with the @CCAN showing Virginians blame politicians more than electrical companies or data center operators for the rising prices ccanactionfund.org/media/New-Poll… @GoodJobsFirst @athenaforall @piedmontenviron @foodandwater

mymcmedia.org/takoma-park-au… @mymcmedia @CCAN @TakomaParkMD