State Press Release List: House of Representatives Advances Unprecedented Investment to Fight Climate Crisis
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Arizona
Successful Votes on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Arizona
Statement by Kevin Moran, Senior Director, State Affairs, EDF Action
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is great news for Arizona— it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and help build more resilient water supplies in the face of climate change.
“U.S. Representatives from Arizona Raul Grijalva, Tom O’Halleran, Greg Stanton, Ann Kirkpatrick, and Reuben Gallego led the fight in the House to invest in Arizona’s future — rebuilding infrastructure, boosting clean energy, and creating the jobs of the future in industries like[solar energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save Arizona families money on their home energy bills — growing to $500 a year in savings.
“It’s long past time we invested in our country, increase water security in response to drought., build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. Now we need the U.S. Senate to finish the job.”
- Kevin Moran, Senior Director, State Affairs
Colorado
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Colorado
Statement by EDF Action Associate Vice President - Global Energy Transition, Dan Grossman
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is great news for Colorado — it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and improve public health,especially in the state’s disproportionately impacted communities.
“Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow and Ed Perlmutter led the fight to invest in Colorado’s future — rebuilding infrastructure, boosting clean energy, and creating the jobs of the future in industries such as solar energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save Colorado families money on their home energy bills — growing to $500 a year in savings.
“It’s long past time we invested in our country — and build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. We thank Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper for working to finish the job.”
- Dan Grossman, Associate Vice President, Global Energy Transition
Florida
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Florida
Statement by Dawn Shirreffs, EDF Action Florida Director
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is great news for Florida — it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and improve public health,especially in the sunshine state’s disproportionately impacted communities.
Florida’s economy is on the frontlines of climate impacts. “Kudos to Rep. Castor, for leading the fight to invest in Florida’s future and thank you to Rep. Murphy for your historic vote to rebuild infrastructure, boost clean energy, and create jobs of the future in industries such as solar energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save Florida families money on their home energy bills — growing to $500 a year in savings.
“The Sunshine State is a leader for clean-energy employment at nearly 150,000 jobs and growing. The Build Back Better Act supports good-paying jobs, reduces the burden on the middle class, and turns the climate crisis into an opportunity. It’s long past time we invested in our country — and for us to build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. Now, we need Senators Rubio and Scott to help finish the job.”
- Dawn Shirreffs, Florida Director
Louisiana
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Louisiana
Statement by Steve Cochran, Assoc. Vice President for State Affairs, EDF Action
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is good news for Louisiana — it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and build resilience for our state.
“The plan will rebuild infrastructure, boost clean energy, and create real jobs for today and tomorrow in industries like wind and solar power, cleaning up abandoned wells, and clean modes of transportation like electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act could also save Louisiana families money on their home energy bills — growing to, on average, $500 a year in savings.
“It’s great to see this bill move forward. It is long past time we invested in our country — and build towards a stronger economy and a cleaner, safer and healthier future. Now, the Senate needs to finish the job.”
- Steve Cochran, Assoc. Vice President for State Affairs
New Jersey
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for New Jersey
Statement by Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the US House is good news for New Jersey — it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and build resilience.
“This is a critical moment to invest in our state’s future — rebuild infrastructure, boost clean energy, and create the jobs of the future in industries like solar energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save New Jersey families money on their home energy bills — growing to $500 a year in savings.
“It’s long past time we invested in our country — and build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. Now we need the US Senate to finish the job.”
- Statement by Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs
New York
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for New York
Statement by Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs, EDF Action
(WASHINGTON, DC – Nov. 19, 2021) — “Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the US House is good news for New York — it will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and build resilience.
“This is a critical moment to invest in New York’s future — rebuild infrastructure, boost clean energy, and create the jobs of the future in industries like solar energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save New York families money on their home energy bills — growing to $500 a year in savings.
“It’s long past time we invested in our country — and build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids.”
- Mary Barber, Director, State Affairs
North Carolina
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for North Carolina
Statement by David Kelly, North Carolina State Director, EDF Action
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is great news for North Carolina. These investments will create jobs and continue fueling our economic recovery, while also making a material difference in the lives of people by reducing air and climate pollution, improving public health, and providing much needed relief for North Carolina communities impacted by flooding, extreme weather, and other increasingly acute impacts of climate change.
“This was an historic vote to reinvest in our infrastructure, advance clean energy and transportation solutions, boost economic development and chart a course toward a cleaner, healthier, more equitable, and more resilient future for all North Carolinians.
We’re grateful for the leadership of Reps. David Price, G.K. Butterfield, Alma Adams, and Deborah Ross who have led the fight to invest in North Carolina’s future. To secure this momentous investment in the future of our state and nation, we need Senators Burr and Tillis to help finish the job.”
- David Kelly, North Carolina State Director
Pennsylvania
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings and Clean Energy for Pennsylvania
Statement by Mandy Warner, EDF Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House, following the recent adoption of the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill, is good news for Pennsylvania. Together, these measures will create jobs, cut air and climate pollution, and help Pennsylvania meet its climate goals, including by helping make significant investments towards plugging the estimated 200,000 orphaned oil & gas wells that dot the landscape of Pennsylvania.
“New federal investments to boost clean energy can be leveraged by Pennsylvania to accelerate progress on reducing carbon pollution from its power sector. In tandem with the cost-effective and proven Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Pennsylvania can quickly build its power sector for the zero-carbon future and ensure it remains a regional electricity generation leader. These new bills can also complement investments made through RGGI, including by providing support for fossil fuel workers and communities affected by the energy transition well underway, cleaning up orphan wells and abandoned mines, offering job training and investing in new economic opportunities.”
“These measures will help invest in Pennsylvania’s future — rebuilding infrastructure, boosting clean energy, ensuring fairness for transitioning workers, and creating jobs in building a zero-emission economy. The Build Back Better Act will also save Pennsylvania families money on their home energy bills — growing to a national average estimated at $500 a year in savings.
“It’s long past time we invested in our country — and build towards a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. Now we need the U.S. Senate to finish the job.”
- Mandy Warner, Director of Climate and Clean Air Policy
Texas
House Votes to “Build Back Better” Boosting Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Texas
Last week, Congress took a big first step toward creating clean energy jobs, cutting air pollution, and fixing the ailing Texa grid by passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Today, the U.S. House took another major stride by passing the Build Back Better Act, which will make transformative investments toward a livable climate in an era of extreme weather events, while creating more jobs and lowering everyday costs for Texas families.
“The Build Back Better Act makes it easier for everyday Texans to afford an electric vehicle, install solar panels for cheap and reliable power, and find a job in the clean energy economy. Texas families will save up to $500 a year on home energy bills,” said Colin Leyden, State Director, EDF Action.
“Texas is ranked second in the nation for clean-energy employment at more than 223,000 jobs. There’s no reason we can’t be first. Under the Build Back Better Act, Texas will create more than a million jobs over the next generation. Simply put, the Build Back Better Act puts Texans to work in good-paying jobs, reduces the burden on the middle class, and turns the climate crisis into an opportunity.”
Virginia
Successful Vote on “Build Back Better” Boosts Jobs, Cost Savings, and Clean Energy for Virginia
EDF Action Statement from Mandy Warner, Director, Climate and Clean Air Policy
“Passage of the Build Back Better Act by the U.S. House is great news for Virginia – it will create jobs, advance flood resilience with natural infrastructure and improve public health, especially for communities in Virginia that experience disproportionate impacts from pollution and climate change.
“Reps. McEachin, Luria, Scott, Spanberger, Breyer, Connolly, and Wexton led the fight to invest in Virginia’s future – building more resilient infrastructure, boosting clean energy, and creating jobs of the future in industries such as wind energy and electric vehicles. The Build Back Better Act will also save Virginia families money on their home energy bills – growing to an average of $500 a year in savings.
“It is long past time that we invest in our country – and build toward a stronger economy and cleaner, safer, healthier future for our kids. We thank Sens. Kaine and Warner for working to finish the job.”
- Mandy Warner, Director, Climate and Clean Air Policy
