Behind the Bill: How Virginia Turned a Constituent Idea Into a Plug-In Solar Law
September 10, 2026
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Should we reflect sunlight away from the Earth? With global temperatures spiking ever higher, CCAN supports careful research into geoengineering, following the lead of the world’s top scientists.
The D.C. Council can stop ballooning utility costs for residents by passing common sense ratepayer protections, stopping Project Pipes for good, and piloting networked geothermal to kickstart our transition of dangerous methane gas.
This fall, we’re spreading the word about the impacts and costs of extreme weather events on our communities by hosting a series of events in a statewide “Make Polluters Pay” tour.
CCAN Action Fund released a new statewide poll, conducted by Global Strategy Group, that shows a whopping 92% of likely voters believe state lawmakers are failing to properly manage the rapid growth of data centers in the Commonwealth. They want action!
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DC's budget is everybody's business! Join @fairbudgetdc at the People's Budget and Revenue Forum 9/19 from 12pm-4pm!Come share your concerns, priorities, and dreams for DC’s next budget. Your voice will help the Fair Budget Coalition build out a People’s Budget Platform that reflects the real needs and wants of DC residents.
71% of Baltimore’s houses burn fossil fuels in their stoves, furnaces and water heaters,” notes GHHI’s Ruth Ann Norton. GHHI’s report shows the benefits of electrification, underscoring why Maryland must quickly pass Clean Heat Rules that will phase in the adoption of zero-emissions heat equipment.Read more here:
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The organization formed to remove lead from Baltimore homes has a new target in their home safety campaign — fossil fueled appliances.
Last weekend, CCAN volunteers showed up at Greenbelt's Labor Day Festival to hear from community members about local climate concerns s like the impacts of data centers and our call for a statewide moratorium, as well as how we can make BIG polluters pay for solutions! It's time to slow down unchecked data center buildout and hold big oil and gas accountable. Take action: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/100323/pe#MakePollutersPayl#ClimateActionm#EnvironmentalJusticet#CleanEnergyl#ActOnClimatet#climatejusticea#PeopleOverPollutersr#ClimatePolicym#DataCentersa#AIenters #AI
Were you impacted by extreme weather this summer? If yes, then you are one of the 80% of Americans who have said that they have recently experienced extreme weather. If no, then it’s probably just a matter of time until you are impacted, too. That’s why we need to take action!SIGN UP NOW to fight back against extreme weather! CCAN is hosting a virtual hour on Thursday, September 24 from 6:00-7:00 PM ET where you can learn more about our regional climate action campaigns and how you can get involved. RSVP today to get Zoom info - FREE! act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/98312/data/1
One constituent email helped spark Virginia’s new plug-in solar law! In the latest blog by Plugin Solar US, they trace how Alexandria climate advocate and CCAN's NoVA New Leaf member Jamie Bacon’s idea helped lead to Virginia’s landmark plug-in solar law. Read more: ccan.substack.com/p/behind-the-bill-how-virginia-turned#BehindTheBill #PluginSolar #VirginiaSolar #BalconySolar #CleanEnergy #SolarForAll #EnergyAccess #DistributedEnergy #ClimateAction
