January 30, 2025

Employment & Economic Impact

SEC
AGs Support SEC Push for Company Climate Risk Assessments
Attorneys general from 19 states and D.C. voiced support for a plan to require companies to include climate change risk assessments in their SEC reports.
TVA
PNNL: Communities Should Take Bigger Role in Coal Plant Closures
A report by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory says that communities facing coal plant closures need to do a better job of preparing for the loss.
The Brattle Group
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.
CARB
Draft Plan Seeks Calif. Carbon Neutrality by 2045
CARB released a draft plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, tentatively rejecting alternatives that would achieve the net-zero goal 10 years sooner.
Ormat
NV Energy Issues Solicitation for New Renewables
NV Energy is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects to add to its portfolio, including solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, biomass or biogas.
State of Maryland
Maryland Climate Bills Become Law Without Hogan’s Signature
In a surprise move, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) allowed two key pieces of climate-related legislation to become law on Friday without his signature.
NYPA
New Yorkers Support 10-GW Solar Target — with Reservations
New York’s plan to increase its distributed solar target to 10 GW received wide support in comments to state regulators, with some caveats.
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Vt. Maps Fast-charger Buildout for Federal NEVI Funds
Vermont has a preliminary plan for federal EV infrastructure funding to support the installation or upgrade of 15 fast-charger stations along state highways.
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Just Transition: More than ‘Checking the Box’
At least five states passed laws requiring regulators to consider equity in decision-making in 2021. But some groups still feel invisible.
Advanced Roofing Inc.
Builders Oppose Labor Provision in Washington Solar Canopy Bill
The labor practices component of a Washington solar power bill has drawn opposition from construction interests in the state.

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