September 28, 2024

Building Decarbonization

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Study: Philadelphia Gas Infrastructure Costs Rise as Consumers Electrify
Philadelphia Gas Works must spend billions to replace leak-prone pipes as more customers are likely to switch to electric heating, according to a new report.
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Electric vs. Gas Skirmish Rising in NJ
A growing focus on reducing gas use is drawing criticism from environmentalists who say the state isn't doing enough and others who say it’s going too fast.
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EIA: Major Solar Growth Ahead, but EV Adoption Stalls After 2030
EIA projects the U.S. will be able to cut energy-related CO2 emissions 25 to 38% below 2005 levels by 2030, which falls short of President Biden’s target.
New York State Senate
NYSERDA Chief Lays out Cost, Benefits of Climate Plan
NYSERDA's Doreen Harris presented the challenges of New York’s energy transition plan as opportunities while speaking to state legislators.
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DERs in Wholesale Markets Still Years Away
DERs are still a couple years away from actually participating at the wholesale level as FERC works on RTO and ISO compliance with Order 2222.
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Builders Sue to Block Wash. Heat Pump Requirements
A coalition of builders and other parties filed suit to revoke new state rules that ban the installation of gas-fired space and water heaters in new buildings.
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Advocates’ Report Slams Hydrogen as Heating Fuel
A group pressing Massachusetts’ transition to carbon-free fuels is trying to head off consideration of hydrogen as a wide-scale replacement for natural gas.
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BCSE Factbook: Clean Energy Transition ‘Hardwired’ in US Economy
The U.S. clean energy transition hit new highs in 2022 in terms of renewable energy and storage deployed, says the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
Oregon Dept. of Energy
Oregon Looks to Turn up Tap on Federal Clean Energy Funding
Oregon is eligible for hundreds of millions of federal dollars for electrification, EE and grid resilience, but has received just $200,000 so far.
New York State Legislature
NY Legislators Press Hochul Officials on Energy Transition
Republican and Democratic legislators reacted warily to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s climate and energy proposals during a marathon budget hearing.

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