Chesapeake Climate

“I never heard any citizen saying, ‘I really want you to put an electric consumption tax on them…I heard them say, ‘I want you to deal with the impacts of these facilities,’ and that’s largely where we fell short.” - Me

Virginia Democrats considered tying the data center tax exemption to clean energy requirements. And then they didn't. insideclimatenews.org/news/17072026/…

insideclimatenews.org/news/13072026/… @EnergyChiefVA and @GovernorVA this is a very important step to ensuring data centers pay their fair share in VA! Thank you!

On Friday, I joined Nick Minock with @7NewsDC to discuss why Virginians deserve answers before this proposal acquisition, valued at over $64 billion, moves forward and why protecting ratepayers, workers, and the public interest must come first.

Amid record-breaking heat, Maryland must act | GUEST COMMENTARY baltimoresun.com/2026/07/03/mar…

As MD experiences extreme heat, families are dealing with higher energy bills while the electric grid faces record demand. EmPOWER helps tackle both challenges by reducing energy use, lowering utility bills, and easing pressure on the grid. Read more: ccan.link/jgz

Loudoun & Fairfax Pride festivals were a celebration of Love, Unity & Action! With over 170 emails sent to lawmakers, Virginians demand clean energy regulations for #datacenters! Tell VA lawmakers to pause data center developments now: ccan.link/pause #vagov #valeg

Join us, @vasierraclub, and Friends of Chesterfield tomorrow at 8AM to rally against the #DominionEnergy–#NextEra merger, a deal that puts corporate profits ahead of our wallets, environment, and communities. RSVP: ccan.link/mergerrally1 #energyaffordability #peopleoverprofits

Howard County hit pause on new #datacenters! With a unanimous vote, the County Council approved a 17-month moratorium and launched a task force to tackle the real impacts of this fast-growing industry. Read @baltimorebanner story: thebanner.com/politics-power… #climateaction #ai

Join us this Wednesday, June 3, to help shape Central Virginia’s climate priorities—free dinner provided. We’ll dig into key issues like dirty data centers, clean transportation, and climate-ready communities. RSVP here: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/98470/dat… #climateaction #rva #bigtech

The Climate Mobilization Webinar - Thursday, May 21, 7:30pm "Zoning and regulatory changes allowing hyperscale data centers in MoCo" - register here bit.ly/4dp1pL5

From a first-ever global push to price shipping pollution in London, to 50+ countries planning a fossil fuel phaseout in Colombia, to states like Maryland, New York, and Vermont advancing #makepolluters pay laws, the momentum is real and growing. More: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/who…

Yesterday, we joined Gov. Spanberger in celebrating legislation to lower costs and expand #cleanenergy: from balcony and rooftop solar to expanded shared solar and more! Proud to see our VA Director (first photo, far right) in action. ccanactionfund.org/thats-a-wrap-v… #pluginsolar #valeg

Today in Baltimore, lawmakers and advocates called out #PJM at their annual meeting: families shouldn’t be footing the bill for data centers or outdated fossil fuel plants. Read the full story: chesapeakeclimate.org/lawmakers-and-… #cleanenergy #electricitycosts #affordableenergy

Big Oil’s allies in Congress are trying to pass an "immunity waiver" bill to hand polluters a get-out-of-jail-free card. While communities face rising costs from extreme weather, Big Oil wants to be above the law. Tell Congress to vote NO! act.ccanactionfund.org/page/97263/pet… #climatejustice

We’re joining EPA administrator Lee Zeldin on the Hill today as he tries to explain his budget to remind him that his rollbacks and funding cuts are making our communities sick. actonclimate.com/post/as-epa-ad…

#VCU students are calling on the Richmond City Council to invest in pedestrian safety. They're asking Richmond residents to sign the petition to make streets safer for all pedestrians and bicyclists. Support VCU students and #pedestriansafety: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/96342/pet… #rva

Earth Month is almost over, but you can show your love to the Earth all year long by rescuing trees with CCAN! Check out upcoming vine removal events at ccan.link/vine #InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval

During Chicago’s 1995 heatwave, more than 700 lives were lost. Decades of redlining and disinvestment left Black and low-income neighborhoods hotter, with fewer trees, less access to AC, and higher exposure to extreme heat. Read more on our Substack here: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/why…

Celebrate Earth Month with Jeni’s Ice Cream! Grab a scoop from Jeni's 14th St. location and support CCAN on Monday, April 27th, from 4–7 PM. 25% of purchases at Jeni’s 14th St will benefit the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. #earthmonth #climateaction #earthday