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Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first nonprofit fighting climate change in MD, DC, & VA. Sister org of @ccanactionfund.bsky.social 🔗https://chesapeakeclimate.org 📍DC, Maryland, Virginia, & WV

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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 8h
Virginia’s new State Energy Plan puts affordable, clean energy and a modern, flexible grid at the center of our energy future. Unchecked data center growth can't come at the expense of communities or climate! chesapeakeclimate.org/spanberger-e... #CleanEnergy #VirginiaEnergy #EnergyAffordability
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CCAN Action Fund @ccanactionfund.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
CCAN was honored to support @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social on her Energy Costs Listening Tour, which gave Virginians a chance to speak their opinion on the merger. Our VA Director, Victoria Higgins (first photo, third from right), was on the panel in Roanoke. ⁠ ⁠ #DominionNextEraMerger #VAElectricityBills
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Virginia Grassroots Coalition - Climate @vgcclimate.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
March for a Data Center Moratorium - locations over Virginia over the next 2 weeks: Alexandria Oct 10, Culpeper Oct 11, Winchester Oct 15, Leesburg Oct 17, Danville Oct 19, VA Beach Oct 20, Roanoke Oct 21, Richmond Oct 24. Sign up & bring your neighbors! @ccanactionfund.bsky.social
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March for a Moratorium: Stand Up Against Dirty Data Centers in Virginia
Join Virginians across the Commonwealth for the March for a Moratorium, a two-week series of marches calling for a statewide pause on new data center development. Each march will feature local speake...
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Coal Free Curtis Bay @coalfreecurtisbay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Enough is enough. We're demanding a full moratorium on new data centers. Add your name with @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social! act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/100323/...
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Climate Justice Now
Enough is enough. We're demanding a full moratorium on new data centers. Add your name!
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Have you been burdened by your utility costs this year? Have you thought about electrifying your home but were overwhelmed by the process and planning? Sign up to attend the webinar here: ccan.link/CCAN-HomeEle... #CleanEnergy #ElectrificationMD #ElectricityCostsMD #ElectricityBills #ClimateAction
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Chesapeake STOPPED by-right data center development last night! City Councilmembers also included a request for @jonesjay.bsky.social to issue an opinion on the authority of localities to ban data centers. Thanks to the many residents who spoke out! #datacenters #ai #energyaffordability #vagov⁠
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Dominion wants customers to cover another $922 million in fuel costs. That could mean higher monthly bills for Virginia families! Read the full @virginiamercury article here: virginiamercury.com/2026/08/13/d... #ElectricityBills #VAElectricBills #AffordableEnergy #EnergyBills
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DCPolicyGeek 🇺🇸💛🚫👑 @dcpolicygeek.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
@indivisibler1c.bsky.social @indivisiblebowiemd.bsky.social @indivisiblepgc.bsky.social Please join me and others who are attending a @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social event -- People Over Data Centers - Statewide Conference. Get your tickets here. Thanks!
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People Over Data Centers - Statewide Conference
People Over Data Centers! A Maryland conference on how to fight and win the statewide battle to protect our communities from dirty and dangerous data centers.
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
No new data centers should be approved, permitted, or connected to the grid until Virginia has strong, enforceable protections in place. Email your Virginia leaders to demand a pause: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/99641/a... #datacenters #ai #climateaction #energyaffordability #vagov #valeg⁠
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
More than 6,500 people are calling on FERC to reject MVP Boost! Virginia DEQ has paused its review of a permit and FERC respect Virginia’s unresolved concerns, and reject MVP Boost. Read the full story: chesapeakeclimate.org/thousands-ur... #NoNewFossilFuels #EnvironmentalJustice #NoMVP
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Erin 🌱 @wearegonnafindout.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Fellow Maryland people, if you too have data center concerns, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social is holding a conference you might be interested in: chesapeakeclimate.org/people-over-...
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“People Over Data Centers” Maryland’s First Statewide Conference on Confronting the Data Center Crisis - Chesapeake Climate Action Network
A day-long conference bringing together residents, advocates, community leaders, and public officials for discussion, training, and organizing to protect communities from dirty and dangerous data cent...
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
CCAN is working to remove invasive vines from public spaces and eligible homes across DC and Prince George’s County, at no cost to residents. Check your property’s eligibility or register for an upcoming event here: ccan.link/vine #InvasiveVines #TreeRescue #ClimateAction
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A Siegel @asiegel.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#SacredGround @pbs.org has posted a series of #MustWatch #climate stories. www.pbs.org/show/sacred-... #ClimateSky #SciComm @michaelemann.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social
https://www.pbs.org/show/sacred-ground-with-tim-daly/
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Thank you @abigailspanberger.com for standing up for Virginians! This merger could bring higher bills and threaten our clean energy future. The SCC must put families, workers and our clean energy progress ahead of corporate profits. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202... #VAGov #EnergyAfforabaility
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As MD experiences extreme heat, families are dealing with higher energy bills while the electric grid faces record demand. EmPOWER helps tackle both challenges by reducing energy use, lowering utility bills, and easing pressure on the grid. Read more: ccan.link/jgz
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Heat wave strains PJM grid as Maryland considers energy program cuts
PJM received federal emergency authority ahead of a record-breaking heat wave expected to drive electricity demand to new highs across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.
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CCAN Action Fund @ccanactionfund.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Loudoun & Fairfax Pride festivals were a celebration of Love, Unity & Action! With over 170 emails sent to lawmakers, Virginians demand clean energy regulations for #datacenters! Tell VA lawmakers to pause data center developments now: ccan.link/pause #vagov #valeg #cleanenergy #pausedatacenters
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Join us, VA Sierra Club, and Friends of Chesterfield tomorrow at 8AM to rally against the Dominion Energy–NextEra merger, a deal that puts corporate profits ahead of our wallets, environment, and communities. RSVP: ccan.link/mergerrally1 #energyaffordability #peopleoverprofits #climatejustice
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Howard County hit pause on new #datacenters! With a unanimous vote, the County Council approved a 17-month moratorium and launched a task force to tackle the real impacts of this fast-growing industry. Read @baltimorebanner story: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow... #climateaction #ai
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Join us this Wednesday, June 3, to help shape Central Virginia’s climate priorities—free dinner provided. We’ll dig into key issues like dirty data centers, clean transportation, and climate-ready communities. RSVP here: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/98470/d... #climateaction #rva #bigtech
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
From a first-ever global push to price shipping pollution in London, to 50+ countries planning a fossil fuel phaseout in Colombia, to states like Maryland, New York, and Vermont advancing “make polluters pay” laws, the momentum is real and growing. Read more: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/w...
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CCAN Action Fund @ccanactionfund.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Yesterday, we joined Gov. Spanberger in celebrating legislation to lower costs and expand #cleanenergy: from balcony and rooftop solar to expanded shared solar and more! Proud to see our VA Director (first photo, far right) in action. ccanactionfund.org/thats-a-wrap... #pluginsolar #valeg #ai
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Today in Baltimore, lawmakers and advocates called out #PJM at their annual meeting: families shouldn’t be footing the bill for data centers or outdated fossil fuel plants. Read the full story: chesapeakeclimate.org/lawmakers-an... #cleanenergy #electricitycosts #climateaction #affordableenergy
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Today, the Maryland PSC delayed finalizing regulations to save customers nearly $1 billion in the next decade. Maryland families shouldn’t have to wait for savings that could lower gas bills now. Full story: chesapeakeclimate.org/advocates-wa... #gasbills #cleanenergy #utilityreform #cleanheat
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
As #climatedisasters intensify, we should be strengthening #FEMA and not stripping it down. New proposals from Trump's FEMA Review Council would shift the burden to states and leave communities with fewer resources for disaster response. Full statement: chesapeakeclimate.org/trumps-fema-...
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The weather is warm and it's time to build our movement! Come to the next virtual CCAN Virginia Action Member Meetup: Summer Outreach Launch. Join us online Tuesday May 19th at 6:30 PM: ccan.link/may-vmu #climateaction #climatejustice #cleanenergy #environmentaljustice #dataceners #energyjustice
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CCAN Action Fund @ccanactionfund.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Big Oil’s allies in Congress are trying to pass an "immunity waiver" bill to hand polluters a get-out-of-jail-free card. While communities face rising costs from extreme weather, Big Oil wants to be above the law. Tell Congress to vote NO! act.ccanactionfund.org/page/97263/p... #climatejustice
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
#VCU students are calling on the Richmond City Council to invest in pedestrian safety. They're asking Richmond residents to sign the petition to make streets safer for all pedestrians and bicyclists. Support VCU students and #pedestriansafety: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/96342/p... #rva
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Earth Month is almost over, but you can show your love to the Earth all year long by rescuing trees with CCAN! Check out upcoming vine removal events at ccan.link/vine #InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
During Chicago’s 1995 heatwave, more than 700 lives were lost. Decades of redlining and disinvestment left Black and low-income neighborhoods hotter, with fewer trees, less access to AC, and higher exposure to extreme heat. Read more on our Substack here: open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/w... #climate
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Celebrate Earth Month with Jeni’s Ice Cream! Grab a scoop from Jeni's 14th St. location and support CCAN on Monday, April 27th, from 4–7 PM. 25% of purchases at Jeni’s 14th St will benefit the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. #earthmonth #climateaction #dcevents #climatejustice #earthday
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Spring Greening Fair in DC = a wrap! Thank you Friends of Leder Gardens for hosting us. S/o to our friends @freedcproject.bsky.social @younggiftedgreen.bsky.social @wepowerdc.bsky.social @waba.org @empowereddc.bsky.social @gnd4dc.bsky.social ⁠ @dcseu.bsky.social @electrifydc.bsky.social and more! ⁠
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Students at Virginia Commonwealth University are calling on their administration to reinvest and strengthen its partnership with GRTC to ensure higher-quality bus service. Support VCU students! Support public transit: act.chesapeakeclimate.org/page/96341/p... #grtc #rva #rvabus #climatejustice
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
More communities across Virginia are seeing expanded energy options where they live and work. New #cleanenergy legislation is helping Virginia meet its energy needs by expanding solar access and energy storage capacity as demand grows. Learn more: ccanactionfund.org/thats-a-wrap... #valeg
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Michael Noble @nobleideas.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Hat tip to @jamiedemarco.bsky.social and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social. Always up to “good trouble.”
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @permitpower.bsky.social! Permit Power is a nonprofit organization making it cheap and easy for families to install rooftop solar, home batteries, and other energy upgrades. RSVP or support a runner: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZS... ⁠#runrva
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NovaFuture @novafuture.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
It’s important to recognize the role Black communities have played in advancing environmental justice. Highlighting these contributions helps raise awareness and encourages continued progress in the climate movement.
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Climate Parents of Prince George’s @climateparentspgmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#ActionFriday Saturday 4/11 @mothersoutfront.org and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social are hosting a training for #MakePollutersPay at University of Maryland. The funds from such a program could help fund electric school buses, net zero schools and more. Join the fight.
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @countersparkus.bsky.social. Counterspark is giving people a platform to say yes for climate action and the clean energy transition. Their mission is to make sure America is powered by 100% clean energy and electrified transportation.
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, VA League of Conservation Voters! VA LCV serves as the political voice of the state’s conservation community, working to make sure Virginia’s elected officials recognize that our natural heritage is an environmental and economic treasure for all. ⁠
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @solarindustry. The Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZS... ⁠ #runrva #rva #thingstodo
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Thank you to our 2026 5K for the Planet sponsor, @solarunitedneighbors.org Virginia. Solar United Neighbor is a community of people building a new energy system with rooftop solar at the cornerstone. RSVP for our 5K for the Planet or support a runner: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZS...
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Join us on April 12 for CCAN’s second annual 5K for the Planet! This year's race breakfast is sponsored by RVA favorites Afterglow Coffee and Baltik's Bagel. Sign up here: give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/WZS... #rvarunclub #runrva #rva #rvarunners #thingstodo #climateaction
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Two big wins in two days for clean, affordable energy! Federal courts in DC & Maryland upheld local all-electric building codes, rejecting fossil fuel industry lawsuits and affirming communities’ right to cut pollution and lower energy costs. Read More: chesapeakeclimate.org/press-releas...
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Save the date for Black Maternal & Environmental Health (BMEH) Day on April 2! BMEH raises awareness of the importance of clean air & water, healthy housing, safe consumer products, etc related to #Blackmaternalhealth. More: www.younggiftedgreen.org/initiatives/ #environmentaljustice #healthequity
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Virginia will become the second state to allow households to install do-it-yourself, balcony solar panels, joining Utah. My question: Will California be next? www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar
Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative…
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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Hazzah, Virginia. @cleanvirginia.org @vacleancities.bsky.social @virginiaclinicians.bsky.social @virginiaclimate.bsky.social @mason4c.bsky.social @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Soon, Virginians will be able to buy plug-in, balcony solar panels—just like any home appliance—to lower their energy bills. With this law, Virginia becomes the 2nd state in the nation to make balcony solar accessible. Read more via @canarymedia.com: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
VA SCC approved the Chesapeake Compressor Station, ignoring the voices of the Black and working-class residents who have spoken out against it. This isn’t #EnvironmentalJustice. chesapeakeclimate.org/scc-approves... #Chesapeake #HamptonRoads #EJ #CleanAir #NoNewFossilFuels #ClimateAction
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
We are so grateful to all of the volunteers who came out to volunteer for National Invasive Species Awareness Week last week! With our partners at PG Parks and DC Trail Rangers, we rescued over 150 trees being threatened by vines. Join the fun in March: ccan.link/vine #InvasiveVines #NISAW
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Chesapeake Climate @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week! Learn more about our Invasive Vines Program by reading our latest blog on our Substack. open.substack.com/pub/ccan/p/s... #InvasiveVines #Greenspace #InvasiveVinesRemoval
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