David J. Hayes: New State AGs Have Major Role to Play on Clean Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Laws

Washington, D.C. — David J. Hayes, Executive Director of the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law and former Interior Deputy Secretary in the Obama and Clinton Administrations, released the following statement congratulating and welcoming new state attorneys general-elect across the United States:

“We applaud each and every candidate who chose to run for the office of state attorney general in yesterday’s election, and we welcome all of these new state elected officials. State attorneys general across the United States have been playing a key role in insisting that the federal government implement and enforce our nation’s bedrock environmental laws, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, for the benefit of all of our citizens. Many state attorneys general also are vigorously promoting state interests in the clean energy revolution, and in the legal and scientific imperatives of climate action. We look forward to continuing to work with all state attorneys general that are committed to applying the rule of law and advancing these principles in the months and years ahead.”

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About the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center:
The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan academic center at NYU School of Law. The Center is dedicated to working towards a healthy and safe environment, guided by inclusive and equitable principles. The Center studies and supports the work of state attorneys general (AGs) in defending, enforcing, and promoting strong laws and policies in the areas of climate, environmental justice, environmental protection, and clean energy.