Renewable Energy

New York State Takes Historic Action to Address Climate Change by Passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

Legislation Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 100 Percent By 2050, With Utility Emissions Reduced 100 Percent By 2040 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org ALBANY, NY — After a three-year campaign, WE

Cecil Corbin-Mark Quoted in QNS on Renewable Rikers Town Hall – June 7, 2019

Speaking at the Renewable Rikers Town Hall on June 6, 2019, WE ACT’s Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark encouraged the audience to rise to the challenge of transforming the island into a solar farm. QNS, an

Cecil Corbin-Mark Referenced in Renewable Rikers Island Town Hall Coverage in WPIX – June 7, 2019

Our Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark spoke at the Renewable Rikers Island Town Hall on June 6, 2019. He suggested turning Rikers Island into a solar farm and training former inmates to help with the installation,

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Stands with Congressional and Environmental Leaders in Support of a Green New Deal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2019 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WASHINGTON, D.C. – Joining Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), and representatives

Green Jobs Panel in Harlem World Magazine – February 25, 2019

On February 25, 2019, Harlem World Magazine reported the news that WE ACT was co-hosting an Inclusive Renewable Energy Economy Powered By Green Jobs panel discussion with the Congressional Black Caucus on Capitol Hill. Moderated by WE ACT’s Director of Legislative

Green Jobs Panel in E&E Daily – February 28, 2019

In a February 28, 2019 article on the green economy, E&E Daily featured coverage of the February 26, 2019 panel discussion on the Inclusive Renewable Energy Economy Powered By Green Jobs we co-hosted on Capitol Hill with the Congressional Black

WE ACT on Capitol Hill

On February 26-27, 2019, WE ACT and fellow environmental justice champions from around the country visited Washington, D.C. to elevate our concerns about the myriad of environmental and health issues disproportionately affecting low-income communities and communities of color. In particular,

Solar Uptown Now in CleanTechnica – February 16, 2019

WE ACT’s Solar Uptown Now program was featured in CleanTechnica on February 16th, 2019, positioning its as an example of how the Green New Deal can work. Read the Article

WE ACT for Environmental Justice Responds to the Green New Deal Resolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 Dana Johnson, 202-548-4585, dana@weact.org Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org WE ACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RESPONDS TO GREEN NEW DEAL RESOLUTION Positive Step But Absence Of Timelines Identified As Hurdle To Equity, Justice

Solar Uptown Now on ABC’s Here and Now – February 3, 2019

WE ACT’s Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives Cecil Corbin-Mark appeared on ABC Channel 7’s Here and Now on Feb. 3rd, 2019 discussing our Solar Uptown Now program, which is putting rooftop solar on affordable housing in Harlem and training