State Policy

It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong clean energy policies help drive economic growth by attracting business and investments, especially as more companies work to achieve their own clean energy goals. 

Ceres works with investors from Ceres Investor Network and companies from Ceres BICEP Network to advocate for laws and regulations that promote the uptake and acceleration of clean energy policy — such as policies that lift barriers for corporate renewable energy purchases, carbon pricing, renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency standards and incentives for electric vehicles and infrastructure. 

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Environment

Mass. Climate Legislation Will Accelerate Clean Energy Buildout
Ceres welcomes a long-awaited agreement between both chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature to advance critical energy legislation that builds on the state’s legacy of leading climate action.

Events, Media & Communications

Federal, State, and Private-Sector Leaders Meet in Minnesota As State Rebate Programs Take Shape
Top federal officials, members of the Gov. Tim Walz administration, Minnesota private sector leaders, and local labor and nonprofit representatives gathered Wednesday for a collaborative discussion about home energy and efficiency rebate programs.

Environment

Major Businesses Urge Modernized Grid To Deliver Affordable, Reliable, Clean Power to Customers in Southeast U.S.
A dozen major businesses are calling for policymakers across the Southeast U.S. to take action to strengthen the electricity grid to ensure it has the capacity to reliably power the growing regional demand for electricity with affordable, home-grown clean power.

Environment

Ceres Applauds U.S. DOE and Wisconsin State Officials on Launch of New Home Energy Rebate Program
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that Wisconsin is the first state to launch the new federal whole home energy, performance-based rebate program.

Events, Media & Communications

Leaders From Public and Private Sectors Showcase Clean Energy and Sustainability Solutions at Nevada Sustainability Summit
Leaders in Nevada’s public and private sectors convened for the Nevada Sustainability Summit: Upping the Game.

Events, Media & Communications

MEDIA ADVISORY: Nevada Sustainability Summit To Showcase Action in Private, Public Sectors To Address Key Challenges
Members of the media are invited to hear from leaders of Nevada’s public and private sectors on Tuesday, July 9, at 2:00 pm PT as they discuss their efforts to address sustainability challenges and grow the state economy by building clean technology.

Green Infrastructure

Maryland Economy Will Benefit From State’s Latest Effort To Tackle Climate Crisis
Ceres applauds the executive order issued today by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, establishing a whole-of-government approach to climate change.

Energy

Businesses Welcome Expansion of Maryland’s Energy Efficiency Programs To Meet Climate Action Goals
Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Maryland to applaud lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for strengthening the state’s EmPOWER program by aligning its energy efficiency targets with the state’s ambitious climate goals.

Energy

Ohio Businesses Urge House Passage of Energy Efficiency Bill To Restore Jobs and Savings in State
Ceres joins businesses with major operations in Ohio to urge the Ohio House of Representatives to approve HB 79 to launch new energy efficiency programs that will restore jobs and utility bill savings across the state. 

Environment

California Companies Call for Full Funding for Historic Climate Disclosure Laws
Leading businesses today called on California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to fully fund the implementation of the state’s landmark corporate climate disclosure legislation.
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