November 5, 2024

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Massachusetts Legislators Reach Deal on Clean Energy Bill
Massachusetts legislators passed a compromise bill that includes a heavy offshore wind focus and provisions to boost EVs, green buildings and renewable energy.
Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York Governor Signs Clean Building Codes, Thermal Networks Legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bills relating to clean building codes, thermal energy networks and prevailing wages for renewable energy workers.
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Mass. Sets New 2025, 2030 Emissions Goals
Mass. Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Bethany Card adopted state emissions limits of 33% below 1990 levels of emissions by 2025 and 50% by 2030.
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Massachusetts Moves Forward with Contentious Net-zero Building Code Proposal
Massachusetts has published proposed code language for its new net-zero building performance standards.
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California Study Takes Read on Heat Pump Views
A California study examines what it will take to encourage residents — and builders — to adopt heat pump appliances.
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DOE Wants Gas Furnaces to be More Efficient
The Energy Department proposed much higher efficiency standards for home furnaces, the first significant federal update to furnace rules in 35 years.
New York Climate Law Key in Crypto, Buildings Bills Going to Governor
Bills headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul would put the state’s climate law into decision-making for crypto mining and building heating and cooling.
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Climate Advocates Make Last-minute Push for NY All-electric Buildings Bill
Supporters of an all-electric buildings bill in New York are pushing state and legislative leaders to pass the bill before the legislature adjourns.
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Brattle: NJ Ratepayers Could Save Under Energy Master Plan
N.J. residents that drive EVs, embrace energy efficiency and convert to electric heating could pay hundreds of dollars a year less in energy bills in 2030.
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Maine Community Program Preps New Round of Emissions, Resilience Grants
Maine’s Community Resilience Partnership will open a new grant round next month to help communities reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

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