1.5°Climate Projects (Internal)

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American Power Play

$60,000 Raised

Iowa has become a clean energy leader, generating over 60% of its electricity from renewables. However, this progress is now threatened by a growing patchwork of local restrictions on wind, solar, and battery storage. To protect Iowa’s leadership, this campaign supports passing statewide siting standards. After three years of advocacy efforts, this legislation recently advanced through relevant committees for the first time generating unprecedented momentum. Now is the time to support advocacy efforts to get this legislation across the finish line – preserving Iowa’s historic leadership in clean energy for decades to come.

Geography: Iowa

Funding Type: c4c3

Presenter(s): Nick Boeyink, Iowa State Director

Presentation Date: 03/17/2026

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Investing in Elections for Climate

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Legislation - SF 2447

Arizona Power PAC

$100,000 Raised | Fundraising Goal Achieved!

Salt River Project is a public water and power utility serving more than 2 million Arizonans. It is governed by an elected board that has raised rates on captive customers year after year while wasting scarce water on polluting power generation. The time for change is now. Clean energy advocates have already won 6 of 14 board seats, and a majority is within reach. With fewer than 10,000 people deciding most SRP elections, every vote matters. Awareness alone isn't enough. Arizona Power PAC is directly supporting the candidates who can deliver accountability and a clean energy majority on April 7th.

Geography: Arizona

Funding Type: PAC

Presenter(s): Charlie Fisher, Executive Director

Presentation Date: 02/24/2026

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Illinois Environmental Council

$166,020 Raised | Fundraising Goal Achieved!

Thanks to the organizing efforts of LCV affiliate Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) and Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition partners, Illinois has been at the forefront of state-level climate action that has been a model for other states. In 2026, IEC aims to pass legislation addressing data centers’ extensive energy and water use, including a requirement to “Bring Your Own New Clean Capacity and Energy” (BYONCCE). As the convener of Illinois’ environmental movement, IEC is uniquely situated to bring together the normally siloed clean energy, water, and agriculture stakeholders who will need to speak with one voice to counter deep-pocketed industry influence.

Geography: Illinois

Funding Type: c4c3

Presenter(s): Jennifer Walling, CEO

Presentation Date: 02/03/2026

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Western Resource Advocates

$152,700 Raised | Fundraising Goal Achieved!

The emerging data center boom is placing significant new demands on energy and water resources, creating substantial financial risk to ratepayers, increasing greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, and making it nearly impossible to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. With additional financial support, WRA can develop and advance smart policy strategies in the Colorado state legislature and the public utilities commission to catalyze the adoption of new technologies, conserve water, and protect ratepayers while reducing harmful pollution and accelerating the transition to clean energy .

Geography: Colorado

Funding Type: c4c3

Presenter(s): Jon Goldin-Dubois, President

Presentation Date: 01/13/2026

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