September 29, 2024

Building Decarbonization

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Critics Tear into CARB Draft Climate Change Plan
The California Air Resources Board’s draft climate change scoping plan faces criticism from environmentalists, fire victims and editorial pages.
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.
Office of Gov. Janet Mills
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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Colorado Law Requires Cities to Adopt Green Building Codes
A new Colorado law will require local governments to update their building codes to maximize energy efficiency in new construction.
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Vt. House Sustains Veto of Clean Heat Standard Bill
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott vetoed a bill to create a Clean Heat Standard, saying it had no detail on costs and impacts.
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NY Green Bank Increases Focus on Disadvantaged Communities
The New York Green Bank is starting a $250 million Community Decarbonization Fund this year and increasing its own capitalization by nearly a third.
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Stakeholders Question CLCPA Pace and Costs for New York
Panelists at a meeting hosted by conservative think tank Empire Center for Public Policy questioned the cost and pace of New York's climate action plan.
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Vermont City Ramps up Rental Weatherizations with Novel Ordinance
A first-of-its-kind weatherization ordinance for rental housing in effect in Burlington, Vt., since Jan. 1 is starting to ramp up enforcement.

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