November 5, 2024

Equity & Economics

NJ BPU Approves Report on Costs of Energy Master Plan
A study of ratepayer impact from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan concluded that clean energy-conscious residents could see a 16% cost reduction under the plan.
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Arizona Looks to Support Communities Facing Coal Plant Closures
With three coal plants slated for closure within the next 10 years, Arizona regulators, utilities and communities are exploring ways to repurpose the facilities.
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NJ Study Looks at Getting EVs into Overburdened Communities
New Jersey could encourage greater use of EVs in overburdened communities by targeting incentives and creating EV ride-sharing plans, a new report says.
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NJ Celebrates Completion of First Phase 2 Community Solar Project
New Jersey officials celebrated the completion of a key community solar project, even as its program continues to experience growing pains.
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$36M Allocated to East Coast OSW Workforce Training Initiatives
Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina will receive $36 million in federal and private-sector funding to support offshore wind training programs.
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HUD, DOE Aim to Boost Low-income Community Solar
New Biden administration initiatives will connect community solar projects to low-income families enrolled in federal housing assistance programs.
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Industry Groups Explain IIJA Opportunities, Policy Gaps at EESI Forum
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides $753 million to help hydropower dams improve their efficiency, safety and resilience, according to NHA.
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NY Climate Council’s 1st Labor Rep Shares Priorities
New York AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento called on the Climate Action Council to ensure that workers in the energy transition have robust organizing rights.
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New York Governor Signs Clean Building Codes, Thermal Networks Legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bills relating to clean building codes, thermal energy networks and prevailing wages for renewable energy workers.
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UN Climate Conference Presidency Preps Guide on Just Financing
The Sharm El-Sheikh Guidebook for Just Financing will map out the role of different stakeholders in global climate financing.

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