January 23, 2025

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California Sets 6 Million Heat Pump Goal
The California Energy Commission adopted a goal of installing six million electric heat-pump HVAC units and water heaters in homes by 2030.
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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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‘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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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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Report: NY Road Transport Emissions Up 12% Since 1990
New York’s first greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the state’s 2019 climate law showed statewide emissions have dropped 6% from 1990 levels.
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New York to Invest $500M in OSW Infrastructure
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced plans to invest $500 million in offshore wind manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure.
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Winds of Climate Change Policy Sweep Through West in 2021
Western states produced a whirlwind of climate initiatives last year, advancing numerous bills and regulations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
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NY Officials Approve Draft Climate Action Plan
New York officials on Monday approved a draft scoping plan that lays out the steps needed to achieve the emission limits set by the CLCPA.

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