January 23, 2025

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Advocates Seek Pathway for Biofuels in New Connecticut Energy Strategy
Connecticut officials are accepting comments on the scope of the state’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy update through March 3.
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Massachusetts Legislators Call for Fossil Fuel Ban in Net-zero Building Code
Massachusetts legislators say that allowing fossil fuel heating in new buildings under a proposed net-zero building code does not make sense.
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Vt. Lawmakers Working on Clean Heat Standard Bill
Vermont lawmakers are working on a bill that would implement a Clean Heat Standard in the state starting in 2024.
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‘Quintessential’ NYC High-rise to Recycle Heat for Decarbonization Pilot
The owners of several buildings in New York City talked about how they are installing decarbonization retrofits as part of the Empire Building Challenge.
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New Jersey’s New Emission Rules Draw Fire
Rules drafted by N.J. regulators to cut emissions from power generation and building heating are being criticized by the environmental and business communities.
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Conflict Looms over Washington Gas Utility GHG Bill
A Washington bill would require natural gas utilities to create GHG reduction plans by 2024. Industry critics say that's too soon.
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Stanford Webinar Explores Fate of Junked Gas Appliances
As policy makers push building electrification, environmental researchers are considering where gas appliances will end up after being discarded.
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New York Legislative Caucus Seeks Action on Building Emissions, Carbon Price
A caucus of minority legislators in N.Y. proposed a carbon tax and spending to reduce emissions from school buildings to help meet the state's climate goals.
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Rent Provision Sparks Pushback on Wash. Buildings GHG Bill
A rent control plank prompted the greatest opposition to a Washington Senate bill to trim the carbon footprint of roughly 50,000 buildings in the state.
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California Governor Proposes Spending $10B on EVs
Gov. Gavin Newsom's FY 21-22 budget plan proposes spending $6.1 billion more on zero-emission vehicles and $1 billion on building electrification.

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