Climate Cabinet Action

Visit hsrail.org/blog/tell-spri… to tell your Illinois legislators to cosponsor the Passenger Rail Planning Act. This legislation would be a critical step towards the high-frequency regional rail system we all deserve - not just in Illinois, but throughout the Midwest and beyond.

Want to know what’s possible when you elect clean energy champions to pro-climate trifectas? In just a couple of months, Virginia has proven what can be done.

Virginia’s legislative session finished just a few days ago. And lawmakers voted to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, expand virtual power plants, and grow solar.

@clicab_edu released a huge report today outlining 16 pro-climate, politically pragmatic housing policies. If you’re a policymaker or climate leader wondering where to go next – you should check it out.

There’s still a ways to go, but these early signs are hopeful.

In the November 2025 elections, a wave of climate champions flipped seats in Virginia. Now, these lawmakers are doing the hard work of making their campaign promises a reality by growing the clean energy economy & lowering bills. insideclimatenews.org/news/06022026/…

Last fall’s elections made it clear: voters want leaders who actually deliver on affordability. And energy costs are at the center of it. In 2026, we’re electing state lawmakers who can actually do something about it. reuters.com/sustainability…

Just like training for a marathon, we need to train to win local elections🏃‍♀️ Join us for Run for Climate, a free, virtual, six-week training for anyone who wants to level up their electoral organizing skills! Apply here to reserve your spot today: actionnetwork.org/forms/apply-to…

Now they are changing the conversation and putting utility regulation at the center of political debate statewide. ajc.com/business/2026/…

That’s why we supported @PeterHubbardGA and Alicia Johnson, who unseated two long-time incumbents on the Public Service Commission. These were the first statewide wins in nearly 20 years for candidates running on energy affordability and consumer protection.

Georgia Power has long benefited from decisions made by the Public Service Commission. The PSC has approved billions of dollars in utility investments, costs that are ultimately paid by customers through sharply rising residential electricity rates.

Happy New Year! Here’s to bold climate leadership and big wins in 2026.

.@LilyForDelegate made energy affordability the focus of her campaign. She committed to bringing down families’ utility bills. Her win shows what is possible when leaders offer solutions to real problems.

Happy Holidays from Climate Cabinet. Wishing you a warm and restful holiday season!

Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard unseated two long-time incumbents to win their races for Georgia PSC in a race that has been making waves. By focusing on affordability and consumer protections, they were able to be the first pro-climate candidates to win in almost 20 years

.@SolomonforJC ran and won on stopping harmful infrastructure projects that would have worsened pollution, while championing sustainable development and better public transit. His mayoral campaign reflected a clear vision for a Jersey City that works for everyone.

A once-in-a-generation investment that benefits everyone in our state. Today, I’m proud to sign the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law. Our new regional authority will modernize Illinois’ transit systems — and we’re doing it with no new statewide taxes.

Last week’s election: from Georgia to Allegheny County, @drvolts and I broke it down. 3 big themes: 📊 Turnout: who showed up & who didn't 💸 Affordability (how solving climate drives down bills) 🍃Tea Leaves: What this means for 2026 Listen here ⤵️ transcripts.volts.wtf/so-there-were-…

Today on Volts: as you may have heard, there were some elections last week. How did they go for climate world? To find out, I did my annual check-in with @c_r_spears of @climatecabinet. I don't want to spoil anything, but folks ... they went well. Really well.

This is huge!! We supported the first slate of Luzerne County in 2023, and they are clearly building on their success. The previous county government failed to fund any clean air or clean water priorities - even toxic remediation. Congrats 🎉