Cities and states leading the way on electric lawn care
Webinar with local government, utility and nonprofit representatives offers tips for accelerating the shift to electric lawn equipment
Clean air
Air pollution is harming the health of millions of Americans, but key actions can clean up our air and protect our wellbeing.
The Latest on Clean air
With summer ozone season about to start, here’s what you need to know
Summer ozone season is here again in Colorado
Updates
Bill to establish rebate program for electric leaf blowers clears first major legislative hurdle
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Air quality commission votes unanimously to consider oil and gas emissions cuts
Featured Resources
CoPIRG Foundation written comment for clean air rulemaking
CoPIRG Foundation letter to AQCC on cutting oil & gas pollution
Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
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What is ENERGY STAR and does it matter?
U.S. taxpayers have spent millions of dollars to create and run ENERGY STAR. What have we gotten in return?
Event demonstrates array of clean, electric commercial lawn tools
An electric lawn equipment event featured dozens of types of battery-powered commercial lawn and landscaping equipment for attendees to test out.
Road show to demonstrate advantages of clean, electric lawn & garden equipment
Battery-powered lawn and garden equipment emits a lot less air & noise pollution
PIRG’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 helped make society healthier, safer and more sustainable, and the marketplace a little more honest and transparent for consumers.
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance