November 24, 2024

Equity & Economics

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.
NYC.GOV
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.
NABTU
Ørsted Inks Labor Agreement for US OSW Construction
Ørsted's pledge to use union labor to build its U.S. offshore wind farms is proof that clean energy investments can create good paying jobs, supporters said.
Shutterstock
DOE Briefs: Keeping up with Grants and Granholm
The U.S. Department of Energy issued new energy-efficiency standards for light bulbs that will effectively phase out incandescent bulbs by July 2023.
Gov. Whitmer
Whitmer Outlines Final Carbon-neutral Plan for Mich.
Michigan's final proposed Healthy Climate Plan includes funding for climate mitigation efforts in economically disadvantage communities.
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.
BOEM
Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Amend OSW Price Cap Rules
The Massachusetts Senate passed An Act Driving Climate Policy Forward with a broad set of policies for decarbonizing energy, transportation and buildings.
CARB
New Draft of Advanced Clean Cars II Would Speed ZEV Sales
CARB has released a new draft of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars II regulation featuring a faster ramp up to 100% ZEV sales in 2035.
Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association
CARB Seeks More Inclusive Clean Cars 4 All
California officials are looking to expand the Clean Cars 4 All program in ways that ensure its incentive for low-income residents goes to those who need it most.
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.

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