November 25, 2024

Equity & Economics

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Expert Tells Vermont Climate Council to Spend More Time on Equity
Amy Laura Cahn of the Vermont Law School said the Vermont Climate Council should spend extra time on the equity component of the state's climate plan.
NYDPS
Activists Unhappy with NY Climate Justice Policy
Social and environmental activists told state officials that New York needs to hurry up and get serious with its climate justice policies.
State of Connecticut
New Eversource Rate Corrects Course on Conn.’s Dwindling Solar Program
Connecticut’s PURA directed Eversource Energy to offer interim rate riders to small businesses, which saw higher electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Back Offshore Wind Bills
A bill on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's desk would allow offshore wind developers to override local authorities to site grid connection infrastructure.
CARB
California Air Resources Board Sounds off on Net-zero Roadmap
CARB board members sounded off​​​​ on a scoping plan that will serve as a roadmap for the state to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
PNNL
PNNL Tool Weighs Trade-offs on Climate Measures
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has come up with an approach to scientifically analyze the competing factors that come with climate change measures.
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Trio of Climate Bills Headed to Colorado Governor
At the end of Colorado's legislative session, climate bills surrounding air quality, energy efficiency and underserved communities await Gov. Polis' signature.
City of Boston
Massachusetts Residents Think Regulators Can Improve Public Engagement
Mass. regulators opened an inquiry in April to hear from the public on outreach and engagement processes for energy infrastructure projects.
Brooklyn SolarWorks
Bill to Bolster Community Solar in NY Heads to Governor’s Desk
New York legislators have passed a bill that would connect downstate customers with upstate community solar projects by allowing cross-utility crediting.
Bloom Energy
NY Developers, Enviros Oppose New Net Metering Charges
Clean energy advocates and developers urged New York regulators to reject utilities’ proposals to incorporate new net-metering charges in their tariffs.

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