Partners in the Fight for Environmental Justice: Ways That State Attorneys General Can Support Community Efforts
EJ communities have been fighting for decades to preserve their right to a healthy environment; state attorneys general can play an important role in addressing barriers to that work.
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU Law studies and supports the work of state attorneys general in defending, enforcing, and promoting strong laws and policies in the areas of climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy.
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Attorney General Work
Through our research, fellows program, database, and events, the Center supports AGs by boosting capacity and shining a light on their work defending and promoting clean energy, climate, and environmental laws and policies.
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Projects & Reports
We regularly produce original research and analysis to serve as a centralized public source of information for ongoing AG initiatives and advance legal and policy analysis through resources like our Expanding AG EJ Practice and our FERC Judicial Review Tracker.
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News & Updates
Through Legally Speaking (our twice-monthly newsletter), social media, and our press releases and statements, we provide timely updates on the latest AG involvement on climate, clean energy, and environmental issues.
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Events
We host frequent events, workshops, and webinars that provide important background information to practitioners and enhance the public’s understanding of the importance of the clean energy, climate change and environmental matters that AGs are pursuing.
In the Media
- The Supreme Court May Soon Shut Down the Regulatory State. Let’s Use It While We Still Can.
The New Republic, by Timothy Noah, 03/22/2022 - Rooftop solar groups ask FERC to stop utilities from charging customers for anti-solar advocacy
PV Magazine, by William Driscoll, 02/24/2022 - Court temporarily blocks key Biden climate accounting measure
The Hill, by Rachel Frazin, 02/11/2022 - Supreme Court Medicare fight opens door to Chevron war
E&E News, by Pamela King, 11/29/2021 - Is PennEast pipeline dead? FERC may end the mystery
E&E News, by Miranda Willson, 11/24/2021 - State AGs respond to Treasury Department’s RFI on climate related financial risks
Financial Regulation News, by Dave Kovaleski, 11/18/2021
Issue Alerts
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Implementation of Dynamic Line Ratings
Reply comments due 05/25/2022 - Department of Defense
Notice of Virtual Public and Tribal Meetings Regarding the Review of Nationwide Permit 12
Comments due 05/27/2022 - Environmental Protection Agency
Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Worst Case Discharge Planning
Comments due 05/27/2022 - Environmental Protection Agency
Draft Policy Assessment for the Reconsideration of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Comments due 05/31/2022 - Department of Energy
Formula Grants to States and Indian Tribes for Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid
Comments due 06/02/2022