Environment America

@EnvAm

Environment America is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

United States

Joined October 2008

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 22

DYK air conditioning adds an average of $438 to Americans’ utility bills each year? Here are some tips for staying cool without needing to crank the A/C. environmentamerica.org/center/article…

EnvAm's tweet card. Seven tips for staying comfortable and keeping energy bills in check on hot summer days

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 2

Worried about high summer electric bills? Here are 7 tips to staying cool that won't break the bank this summer. environmentamerica.org/center/article…

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 25

.@Reuters reports that reliability has improved dramatically in the U.S. grid with the most renewable energy - Texas - and that electricity prices in Texas are lower than the national average. #GoSolar reuters.com/sustainability…

EnvAm's tweet card. President Donald Trump claims that rapid adoption of solar and wind power has made U.S. electricity unstable and expensive, justifying his bid to end most subsidies for renewable energy.

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 24

Learn the basics of how to modernize your home with heat pump technology by watching this recoding of homeowners and contractors share experiences and answer questions. #CleanEnergyHomes #HeatPumps environmentamerica.org/center/article…

EnvAm's tweet card. Over 300 people participated in a webinar to learn more about heat pumps and how to find the one that works best for any home.

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 23

Weatherizing your home is one of the best ways for you to save energy, lower cooling bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution. Here's a resource from our #CleanEnergyHomes toolkit with guides and how-tos. environmentamerica.org/center/article…

EnvAm's tweet card. Steps you can take to lower cooling bills, make your home more comfortable and reduce pollution by saving energy,

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 21

Nearly 25 years ago, more than 1 million people asked President Clinton to preserve 58.5 million acres of wild forests. The Clinton administration responded and enacted protections. Now those areas are under threat again from logging, mining and drilling.

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 21

Most people know that wind and solar aren't polluting. But DYK that a study in @NatureEnergyJnl found that more renewable energy on the grid may prevent severe blackouts? environmentamerica.org/center/updates…

EnvAm's tweet card. Power grids with high integration of wind and solar technologies show improved resilience during extreme weather, new study finds

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Environment California@EnvCalifornia · Jul 17

As lawmakers head into the summer recess, there's momentum for #CleanEnergy action in California's legislature. environmentamerica.org/california/upd…

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 8

QUESTION: What do the @ABABankers, American Chemical Council, Environment America and @ConsumerReports have in common? ANSWER: They all support EPA's Energy Star program. environmentamerica.org/center/updates…

EnvAm's tweet card. Organizations representing consumer products, manufacturing, real estate, and retail sector leaders express strong support for EPA's ENERGY STAR program

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 8

Summer news flash: our new report shows which #beaches had nasty bacteria in the water last year - and what we can do about it. environmentamerica.org/center/resourc…

EnvAm's tweet card. America's beaches are some of our favorite places to relax ... when the water is safe. Where is water pollution harming our ability to enjoy the beach? And what can we do to stop it?

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 7

Is offshore wind killing whales? In this post, Environment America's clean energy director @NeumannJo and oceans director @KelseyLamp separate fact from fiction about the biggest threats facing whales. environmentamerica.org/center/article…

EnvAm's tweet card. Separating fact from fiction when it comes to offshore wind’s impacts on whales --here's our best answer to this commonly asked question.

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 7

Curious how the adoption of renewable energy technology is unfolding in your state? The State of Renewable Energy dashboard offers answers. environmentamerica.org/center/resourc…

EnvAm's tweet card. Renewables are on the rise across America. America produces more than three times as much power from solar, wind and geothermal sources as we did 10 years ago – enough to power more than 71.5 million...

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 4

As the summer sun beats down, more rays should hit solar panels on warehouse roofs. Our report with @FrontierGroupUS finds that solar on US warehouse roofs could generate enough electricity to power more than 19 million homes. #SolarOnWarehouses: environmentamerica.org/center/resourc…

EnvAm's tweet card. Solar power is getting cheaper and more efficient all the time, and America should take advantage of untapped solar energy opportunities, including the billions of square feet of warehouse rooftops...

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 3

Tax credit for energy efficient-homes spurred construction of nearly 350,000 homes in 2024 environmentamerica.org/updates/tax-cr…

EnvAm's tweet card. Legislation recently passed by House of Representatives would eliminate the credit and disrupt the supply of these new efficient homes.

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 3

Do you ever step into the lightbulb aisle at @HomeDepot or @Lowes and feel overwhelmed? No matter where you shop, our LED buyers guide can help you shop for #LEDs confidently. environmentamerica.org/resources/buyi…

EnvAm's tweet card. Inefficient light bulbs – like incandescents and fluorescents – are being phased out for LEDs. To get the right LED, you’ll need to know how to pick the right brightness, color and bulb type for your...

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 3

"Since purchasing our DOE Zero Energy Ready manufactured home last year, it has become obvious that we made the best possible choice for our family." Justin in Tennessee aceee.org/blog-post/2025…

EnvAm's tweet card. We heard from three households about how the current tax credits helped them

Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 2

“Our energy-efficient home is amazingly comfortable—more so than any other house we've lived in. The utility bills are super low and will remain so for the life of the structure." Ben & Sarah in Wisconsin aceee.org/blog-post/2025…

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Environment Texas@EnvironmentTex · Jul 1

Last month, Gov. Abbott signed SB 1202, which streamlines the permitting process for rooftop solar, into law. Texas can reduce the cost of rooftop solar systems by $2100 in 2030 and $4900 by 2040 and save families over $3,500 a year on their utility bills. environmentamerica.org/texas/updates/…

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Environment New Jersey@EnvironmentNJ · Jul 1

The NJ Senate unanimously voted to send a bill to make it easier, faster and cheaper to put #solar panels on NJ homes to Gov. Murphy for his signature. #GoSolar environmentamerica.org/newjersey/upda…

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Environment America@EnvAm · Jul 1

Curious about the role that hydrogen might play in our energy future? Sharing a new whitepaper that our partners at @FrontierGroupUS put together. frontiergroup.org/resources/maki…

EnvAm's tweet card. Diverting clean energy away from more beneficial uses toward hydrogen production can slow America’s progress in reducing our impact on the climate.