In the 1970s, forecasts of ever-increasing energy demand resulted in overinvestment in power infrastructure that wasn’t actually needed. Could a future data center bust create similar problems today? frontiergroup.org/articles/how...

Ten years ago this week, America lifted a 40-year-old near-ban on exporting crude oil. Experts said it wouldn’t be a big deal. They were wrong. And the cost to our environment has been steep. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...

On Friday, the Georgia PSC will vote on Georgia Power’s request to spend $15 billion to build out capacity to power new data centers. But who winds up bearing the cost if the data centers aren’t built? frontiergroup.org/articles/how...

The 2015 lifting of a near-ban on U.S. exports of crude oil unleashed an oil production boom, created a torrent of cheap natural gas, and empowered and emboldened the oil industry. Experts didn’t see it coming. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...

America can create a circular, closed loop material economy that moves toward producing zero waste. Our updated Trash in America report lays out steps to getting there. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

From plastic straws to take-out boxes, a lot of the trash in our landfills comes from products that we throw away after only a few minutes of use. There is a better way. Our new report, Trash in America, lays out the roadmap. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

America has the tools to shift to an economy that produces zero waste, conserves natural resources and limits air-polluting and climate-warming emissions. Our 2025 edition of Trash in America spells out where to start. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

The U.S. produces over 12% of the world’s trash, despite hosting only 4% of its population. Read more in our updated Trash in America report. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

Landfills leaking contaminants into our drinking water. Incinerators spewing toxics into the air. All of us pay the price for our overproduction of trash. Our new report, Trash in America, presents an alternative. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

America throws out nearly 1,800 pounds of trash per person annually – roughly equal to the contents of the average studio apartment. Our 2025 edition of Trash in America emphasizes the need for a zero-waste system. frontiergroup.org/resources/tr...

Music festivals are amazing, but not always environmentally kind. One-fifth of all camping tents used at festivals are left behind – and that’s just the start of the waste. Music-lover Quentin Good writes that some musicians are rising to the challenge. frontiergroup.org/articles/sus...

Musicians such as @guster.bsky.social, Kacey Musgraves and Massive Attack are known for their commitment to environmental causes. What can fans do to reduce the environmental footprint of live music? Quentin Good explores. frontiergroup.org/articles/sus...

Live music contributes significantly to climate pollution and environmental waste, but it doesn’t have to. @quentingood.bsky.social's new article explains how the industry can undergo a key change. frontiergroup.org/articles/sus...

Frontier Group’s @quentingood.bsky.social was quoted in a recent @eenews.bsky.social story about power plant closures that have been delayed to fuel the nation's AI ambitions: "They would not be polluting and burning coal if not for AI." 🧵 1/2 www.eenews.net/articles/ai-...

Concert tours and music festivals are now more epic and awesome than ever; but they generate surprising amounts of greenhouse gas emissions and waste destined for landfills. @quentingood.bsky.social's new article explores solutions for sustainable live music. frontiergroup.org/articles/sus...

Federal tax credits are going away, but the sun isn’t setting on solar energy. There are opportunities across the nation to generate clean power in our own communities, on buildings such as schools. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...

In Pennsylvania, school solar power has more than tripled over the last decade – reducing air pollution and often saving money for schools. With power costs on the rise, governments should help more schools follow their lead. #solarschools frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...

Installing solar panels on U.S. school rooftops helps clean our air. Often, it can also help schools save money. In Pennsylvania, solar on schools could reduce emissions by as much as taking roughly 300,000 cars off the road and save schools $342 million. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...

Schools spend around $8 billion on energy costs each year – their second-largest cost after salaries. Solar panels can help prevent those costs from rising unpredictably in the years to come. Our latest article has more. frontiergroup.org/articles/u-s...

By the end of the decade, the electric vehicle batteries retired annually around the world could store enough energy to power over 141,000 American homes for a year. We shouldn’t let that potential go to waste. frontiergroup.org/articles/tra...

Recycling old EV batteries is great, but a better option is to keep them in use to store clean energy for use on the grid. Some companies and states are showing the way forward. frontiergroup.org/articles/tra...

Untreated sewage flowed into Camden County, NJ, waterways on an average of 76 days a year from 2016-2024, making rivers unsafe for recreation. Our new interactive map with shows where these overflows occurred: frontiergroup.org/resources/se...

Philadelphia is making slow progress at reducing the sewer overflows that pollute local waterways. Pollution per inch of rainfall has increased in recent years. See our full analysis with PennEnvironment at frontiergroup.org/resources/se...

Did you know that more than 3 million households and businesses choose to pay more on their electricity bills in order to buy clean energy? It’s one of many signs of public support for, and investment in, clean energy. Our new dashboard has more: frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...

NEW: Millions of Americans in all 50 states have incorporated clean energy tools such as solar panels and electric vehicles into their daily lives. Our new data dashboard w/ @EnvAm takes a deep dive into who is adopting clean energy and where. frontiergroup.org/resources/cl...

TOMORROW: The growth of clean energy is often measured in megawatts. But it can also be measured in people - the rising number of Americans incorporating clen energy into their daily lives. Look for our new dashboard with state-by-state data on clean energy adoption.

Rising electricity demand, including for data centers, is increasing our reliance on fossil fuels – putting our health and climate at risk. Here are some of the power plants, once scheduled to retire, that are now being kept open due to rising demand. 🧵 frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...

50 years ago, American homes were energy hogs -- full of inefficient appliances, leaky windows and poorly insulated walls. Today, thanks to efficiency standards and incentives, we're using less energy - and reaping huge benefits. Here's how: 🧵 frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...

Energy efficiency has made American life cleaner, healthier and more affordable. Now is not the time to reverse course – our new article explains why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...

Americans would have spent $800 million more on their energy bills in 2014 if it weren’t for energy efficiency measures. Going backwards on efficiency hurts us all – our new article shows why. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...

From the Mid-Atlantic to the Southeast, the Midwest to the Mountain West, dirty power plants are being kept open to fuel the data center boom. Our new article has the details. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...

Every year, billions of dollars are spent on boondoggle highway projects that don't reduce congestion but do harm our health and well-being. Since 2014, we have documented dozens of such projects. To find out more, check out our newly-updated dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...

America can ill afford to fritter away tax dollars on wasteful and damaging highway projects – yet such projects are often first in line for public money. To find out about projects in your area, check out our newly updated Highway Boondoggles dashboard. frontiergroup.org/resources/hi...

Fossil fuel power plants across the U.S. are getting a new lease on life due to energy demand from data centers. We identified nearly 16,500 MW of capacity at U.S. power plants that will be kept open longer than originally planned. frontiergroup.org/articles/dat...

Fall is here, which means it's time to start prepping your home for colder days ahead. Check out the Environment America Winterization Resource Guide for DIY solutions and energy efficiency tips to reduce your environmental impact and save money this winter. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...

Wondering what “lumens,” “Kelvin” and “color-rendering index” mean on the package of LED light bulbs? We explain what all these metrics are and how they can help you select the right energy-efficient lightbulbs for your home. frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...

Want to help the environment this winter *and* reduce your utility bills? Home weatherization is a great solution, and this new guide from our friends at Environment America can help you get started: environmentamerica.org/center/resou...

Befuddled by all the options and possibilities when you shop for LED lightbulbs? Turn to our updated guide that will help you understand how to pick the right brightness and color for your home: frontiergroup.org/resources/bu...

THURSDAY @ 1 p.m. ET: Join @frontiertony.bsky.social, as well as Green America and Green Century Funds to learn how your financial choices can contribute to a cleaner environment. Register at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Transportation planners have long assumed that Americans drive more miles per person every year. However, residents in 14 states drove less in 2023 on average than they did in 1996. Read about how Washington State and others have curbed growth in driving. frontiergroup.org/resources/wh...

The best way to deal with wasted food? Eat it – or don’t grow it in the first place. Kylie Hanson describes how smarter consumer habits and better policies can reduce the amount of leftovers that end up in landfills. frontiergroup.org/resources/wh...

2 yrs ago at a McKinsey clean infrastructure conf, I said "No one else in the world wants to buy an electric F!50", US OEMs continue to choose policies & build vehicles global markets don't want. Now see @frontiergroup.bsky.social report frontiergroup.org/articles/can...

Putting solar panels on the roofs of PA schools could cut global warming pollution by as much as 1.4 million tons while making the Keystone State's air safer to breathe. Our new report describes how policy-makers can unlock the power of solar. frontiergroup.org/resources/so...

The rooftops of Pennsylvania schools have 2,000 football fields' worth of space that could host solar panels. Taking advantage of that potential would benefit schools, clear the air and supply PA with clean energy. Our new report shows how: frontiergroup.org/resources/so...

NEW: Solar power on school rooftops in PA could produce as much electricity as is used in 187,000 typical homes, curb air pollution, and cushion school budgets from higher, more volatile power prices. See our new report w/ PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center: frontiergroup.org/resources/so...

America has lots of former gas stations. The land on which they sit could be parks, schools or houses. But as Nilou Yaar writes, when a gas station dies, the process of cleaning up the contamination that often lies beneath is often long and complicated. frontiergroup.org/articles/who...

Why replace lawns with native plants? Native vegetation creates pollinator habitat, reduces water use and enhances the natural beauty of our urban spaces. Quentin Good shows how his home city is making the switch to a wilder alternative. frontiergroup.org/articles/per...

Mark your calendars for Thurs., 9/25, when I'll be joining @greenamerica.org and Green Century for a webinar on Greening Your Finances. Lots of practical ideas for how to use your power as a financial consumer to support climate action. Join us! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Replacing end-of-life gas-powered vehicles with electric vehicles in government fleets can save money. Our new analysis estimates savings of more than $100 million over 10 years for Arizona taxpayers. frontiergroup.org/resources/up...

Tax credits for electric vehicles are going away soon. Does that mean that EVs are doomed to be expensive? Not really, writes Ben Outar. There's reason for optimism that a new generation of affordable EVs may be right around the corner. frontiergroup.org/articles/can...