Jerry Elmer

June 13, 2020

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Providence Draft Board Raid

“In November 1971, we pled guilty and were given two-year suspended sentences. Years later, when I attended law school, I was the only convicted felon in Harvard Law School’s graduating class of 1990.“ Today, June 13, 2020, is the fiftieth...

A short, simple bill that strengthens Rhode Island’s commitment to fighting climate change…
February 12, 2020

A short, simple bill that strengthens Rhode Island’s commitment to fighting climate change…

“First, it makes the carbon emission reductions… more stringent, more in keeping with current science,” said Conservation...
Celebrating the Invenergy victory with CLF’s Jerry Elmer
December 7, 2019

Celebrating the Invenergy victory with CLF’s Jerry Elmer

“It is now possible, not certain but possible, that there will be no future large fossil fuel...
New rule seeks to prevent companies from profiting off ratepayers without producing electricity
March 2, 2020

New rule seeks to prevent companies from profiting off ratepayers without producing electricity

Invenergy made millions in New England without building a power plant or producing any power. Now ISO...
Invenergy declines to appeal. Their proposed power plant is dead.
November 16, 2019

Invenergy declines to appeal. Their proposed power plant is dead.

“Perhaps this is the beginning of the end for fossil fuel use for the production of electricity...
Invenergy’s expert witness reads series of ISO press releases showing that Invenergy’s power plant is not needed
October 31, 2019

Invenergy’s expert witness reads series of ISO press releases showing that Invenergy’s power plant is not needed

The hearings on Invenergy‘s proposed $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power plant, aimed at...
Invenergy makes 11th hour change to their power plant application
October 31, 2019

Invenergy makes 11th hour change to their power plant application

Last week, Invenergy revealed that the company is “going to file a significant change in plans” for...
Under cross examination, the testimony of Invenergy’s expert witness Ryan Hardy falls apart
October 31, 2019

Under cross examination, the testimony of Invenergy’s expert witness Ryan Hardy falls apart

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Senior Attorney Jerry Elmer and Attorney for the Town of Burrillville, Michael McElroy,...
Jerry Elmer: The end of the Invenergy case is in sight
October 31, 2019

Jerry Elmer: The end of the Invenergy case is in sight

Invenergy‘s proposal for a $1 billion fracked gas and diesel oil burning power plant, aimed at the...
The Energy Daily calls FERC decision a potential ‘death blow’ for Invenergy
October 31, 2019

The Energy Daily calls FERC decision a potential ‘death blow’ for Invenergy

Eric Lineman, writing for The Energy Daily, a “must-read newsletter for energy industry leaders” and insiders, did...
CLF issues a flurry of Motions before the EFSB in Invenergy case
October 31, 2019

CLF issues a flurry of Motions before the EFSB in Invenergy case

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) issued a flurry of motions Monday morning, ahead of the Energy Facility Siting...
On the eightieth anniversary of Kristallnacht
October 9, 2018

On the eightieth anniversary of Kristallnacht

Today, November 9, 2018, marks the eightieth anniversary of Kristallnacht, the infamous Nazi pogrom carried out in...
EFSB rules in favor of three motions that strongly bolster case against Invenergy’s power plant
October 31, 2019

EFSB rules in favor of three motions that strongly bolster case against Invenergy’s power plant

The Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) met today to hear three motions. All the motions were decided...
Jerry Elmer explains Why Invenergy is a Zombie
October 31, 2019

Jerry Elmer explains Why Invenergy is a Zombie

On Monday, October 29, the three year anniversary of Invenergy‘s application to the Energy Facilities Siting Board...
No New Power Plant presents CLF with check for $5000
October 31, 2019

No New Power Plant presents CLF with check for $5000

Today, the folks that represent the “boots on the ground” opposition to a fracked gas power plant...
The competitive market has determined that Invenergy’s proposed power plant is not necessary
October 31, 2019

The competitive market has determined that Invenergy’s proposed power plant is not necessary

I’m going to hit you with a lot of jargon in this piece, but I hope to...
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