On Air Policy

Episode Notes Clean Air Action Fund Political Director Liz Green Schultz discusses the upcoming November 7th election in Pennsylvania and the implications it has on PA’s future. Learn about the hidden importance of electing judges and the implications these judges may have on electing future U.S. Presidents. Learn more about Clean Air Action Fund’s endorsements at cleanairactionfund.org/endorsements-2023 Find voting resources at cleanairactionfund.org/vote AND GO OUT TO VOTE!

Episode Notes Clean Air Action Fund attorney Robert Routh discusses the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a market-based solution that would reduce carbon emissions and bring money into the green economy. Learn about RGGI, the benefits participating states have received, Pennsylvania’s road to join RGGI, and what the state has lost in its battle with the RGGI opposition. Learn more about RGGI at cleanairactionfund.org/rggi-4-pa

Episode Notes The stakes are high as Clean Air Action Fund dives into the upcoming November 2022 election in Pennsylvania and what it means for environmental policy. The Fund’s attorneys Robert Routh and Stephen Ballentine discuss which candidates the Fund endorses, environmental issues that will be affected by the upcoming election, resources for PA voters, and most importantly why you should vote. Learn more about Clean Air Action Fund at cleanairactionfund.org and see a list of the Fund’s endorsements at cleanairactionfund.org/endorsements.

Episode Notes Clean Air Action Fund explores the potential for networked geothermal to efficiently, safely, and sustainably heat and cool buildings in Philadelphia. Audrey Schulman, co-founder and co-Executive Director of HEET and a national leader in geothermal advocacy, discusses how geothermal networks work, why they are so promising, and how they can provide an opportunity to Philadelphia’s gas utility. Philadelphia Gas Works (“PGW”) is the largest municipally-owned gas utility in the country, with over 500,000 customers and 1,500 employees. At the same time, Philadelphia has committed to being carbon neutral by 2050, and in order for the city to meet that goal, PGW must transition away from providing fossil gas. Learn why thermal networks may be the best path to a just transition for PGW that protects ratepayers, workers, and the environment.  Learn more about Clean Air Action Fund at cleanairactionfund.org and about HEET’s work at  HEET.org

Episode Notes Clean Air Action Fund attorney Robert Routh discusses what is included in the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how it will help the country move closer to its 2030 emissions goals. The IRA includes $369 billion for investments in climate and clean energy programs aimed at breaking the country’s fossil fuel dependence. Learn where the money is going, what’s in it for you, and what the long term effects will be.  To learn more about Clean Air Action Fund, visit cleanairactionfund.org.

Episode Notes New to the scene, learn how Clean Air Action Fund, the sister organization to Clean Air Council, was founded and why. As a 501(c)(4) organization, the Clean Air Action Fund is legally permitted to engage in a broader range of activities than the Clean Air Council, including electoral work and lobbying beyond 501(c)(3) limits. The Fund uses those tools to advocate for candidates and policies that address the climate crisis.  To learn more about Clean Air Action Fund, visit cleanairactionfund.org.