Member Press Releases

1Sky Reacts to Passage of ACES Through House

On June 26, 1Sky reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House.

Greenpeace Opposes American Clean Energy and Security Act

On June 25, Greenpeace reacts to the pending American Clean Energy and Security Act.

Political Economy Research Institute: Clean-Energy Investment Provides More Jobs, Economic Boost

NRDC, Green for All, and Center for American Progress have released a report by PERI showing how America can create 1.7 million jobs and opportunities for low-income families.

Cooper Study Shows Trillions of Dollars in Excess Costs if US Builds 100 Nuclear Reactors

University of Vermont Law School senior fellow for economic analysis Dr. Mark Cooper finds combination of efficiency and renewables much more economical than new nuclear reactors with skyrocketing construction costs.

SAFE commended the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for producing a comprehensive energy bill

"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has put together a strong bill," SAFE President and CEO Robbie Diamond said. "Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski, despite pressure from both sides of the ideological spectrum, showed tremendous leadership in working together to craft a genuinely bipartisan bill that includes many provisions-such as transportation electrification and increased domestic supply of oil and natural gas-that are vital to our economic and national security. SAFE worked closely with many members of the Committee-particularly Senator Byron Dorgan, a longtime leader and champion of energy security who helped ensure that the bill came out of Committee with key energy security provisions. The entire Committee deserves the nation's thanks today."

Joint Statement on State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee Vote for International Climate Funding Budget

NRDC, EDF, NWF, UCS, and Sierra Club react to House Appropriations Committee's SFO Subcomittee bill that would provide increased funding for international initiatives to confront global warming.

UCS Reacts to USGCRP Report

On June 16, Union of Concern Scientists reacts to the U.S. Global Change Research Projects report on climate change impacts in the U.S.

TWS: Statement on the Waxman-Markey “American Clean Energy and Security Act”

The Wilderness Society reacts to the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act on May 22, 2009.

SACE Statement on American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

PSR Calls on Members of Congress to Strengthen H.R. 2454

Physicians for Social Responsibility reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

WRI Applauds Historic Step by the U.S. House of Representatives

World Resources Institute reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

President Obama's Statement on Committee Passage of ACES

The White House reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Sierra Club Applauds Historic House Vote on Comprehensive Clean Energy Plan

Sierra Club reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Pew Environment Group on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

The Pew Environment Group reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Oxfam: Historic House Climate Bill Passes First Test

Oxfam America reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

NWF: Climate Vote the Shot Heard Around the World

The National Wildlife Federation reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

NRDC: Committee Passage Clears Path for Historic Energy and Climate Bill

Natural Resources Defense Council reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

LCV Thanks Representatives Who Voted to Move America Forward

The League of Conservation Voters reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Env Am: House Committee Passes Bill to Support Clean Energy, Set First Ever Federal Limits on Global Warming Pollution

Environment America reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

EDF: Historic Climate Vote Signals New Momentum to Pass Carbon Cap in 2009

The Environmental Defense Fund reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

CCAP Applauds Chairmen Waxman and Markey for Passing Landmark Climate and Energy Legislation Out of Committee

The Center for Clean Air Policy reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

Blue Green Alliance Statement on American Clean Energy and Security Act

The Blue Green Alliance reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

ACP: Vice President Gore's Statement on ACES Passage Through Committee

The Alliance of Climate Protection's Chair, and Former Vice President, Al Gore reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

ACP: CEO Maggie Fox's Statement on ACES Passage Through Committee

The Alliance of Climate Protection's CEO Maggie Fox reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.

1Sky: Energy and Commerce Vote is a Key First Step Toward a Clean Energy Future

1Sky reacts of the passage of the American Clean Energy & Security Act through the House Energy & Commerce Committee on May 21, 2009.