We support the rapid decarbonization of transportation systems because the transportation sector is now the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. To meet this goal, we launched Electrify The South, a program to educate and empower individuals, communities, municipalities, policymakers, and utilities to transition to clean, electric transportation throughout the Southeast. Electrifying our transportation sector with renewable energy and increasing vehicle efficiency will help accomplish our goal while bolstering our economy, saving consumers money, and reducing our dependence on oil and the threats from offshore drilling.
IIJA: Year One Reflections on Significant Electric Transportation Opportunities For the Southeast
How is the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) strengthening our communities? Reflecting on year one of the IIJA and contextualizing this policy in terms of dollars invested and opportunities created around…
North Carolina Moves to Electrify Trucks and Buses, Gaining Economic and Environmental Advantages
Governor Cooper's executive order accelerates the transition of medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses from dirty diesel to zero-tailpipe emissions.
More Electric School Buses, Healthier Latinx Children
This year, during Latinx Heritage Month, join us in calling for school districts to address historic environmental injustices by investing in electric school buses.