Insights by State Impact Center

Plastics Litigation Tracker

Updated July 2, 2024

The Plastics Litigation Tracker tracks cases addressing plastics across federal and state courts, including resolved and pending cases. The tracker will be updated as cases are resolved and new cases are filed.

Tracking Transmission Reform

Updated June 12, 2024

Transmission planning needs to change to support a clean, affordable, and equitable grid. Hear from state AGs on why transmission reform is a critical aspect of climate response, get background on how the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is approaching its overhaul to the process, and stay up to date on how AGs are getting involved.

AG Actions Database

Updated June 11, 2024
This database tracks actions of regional and national significance taken by state AGs to advance clean energy, climate and environmental laws and policies since 2017. The database is updated on a monthly basis.

Energy Law Resource Library

Updated June 4, 2024

The Energy Law Resource Library is a collection of educational resources from the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center and other organizations help you in your energy law practice. This page will be continually updated with new resources.

Vacation Mode: Unlocked

It’s that time of year! The temperature is heating up, schedules are simmering down (hah!), and your long summer afternoons are just waiting to be filled with ways to learn about the latest climate, clean energy, and environmental topics. We’ve got you covered with reading, listening, and watching recommendations for your summer!

Empowering Consumers, Encouraging Competition, Yet…Eliciting Claims of Antitrust Violations?

ESG has been all over the news lately as companies consider how to empower consumers to make informed choices. Recently, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser spoke out against efforts to put a stop to these “pro-competitive, pro-consumer” practices.

Supporting State Commissions: Senior Advisor Program

Launched December 1, 2023

This nonpartisan Senior Advisor Program builds capacity at state public utility commissions by supporting relationships between current public utility commissioners and experienced former commissioners. The participating commissioners drive this flexible program, allowing them to focus on addressing their most pressing needs and challenges.

AGs Advancing State and National Environmental Protections: An Overview of Current Actions

This resource is focused on AG involvement in litigation and regulatory matters advancing climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy. It tracks the status of active cases and regulatory matters; describes AG engagement; and, where possible, flags what to expect as these matters progress.

2021 and Beyond: Environment & Energy Cases Involving the Biden Administration

Updated December 8, 2023
This tracker col­lects court deci­sions on chal­lenges to fed­er­al actions relat­ed to ener­gy and the envi­ron­ment dur­ing the Biden admin­is­tra­tion. It will be updat­ed as new cases are brought and new deci­sions are released.

Expanding AG EJ Practice — A Resource

Updated July 26, 2023

This resource gives an overview of environmental justice and provides guidance for AG offices looking to set up or expand their work in the EJ practice area. It highlights influential moments in EJ history, provides a look into state mapping tools, identifies current federal and state EJ policies, and tracks EJ updates in the media.

Tracking Pro-Environmental Federal Litigation by AGs

Updated April 6, 2023

This resource tracks pro-envi­ron­men­tal lit­i­ga­tion brought by AGs dur­ing the Biden and Trump admin­is­tra­tions, breaking down the wins & losses during each administration. The tracker will be updated as pending cases are resolved and new cases are brought.

Year In Review: 2022 at the State Impact Center

Take a look back at 2022 at the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center.