November 15, 2024

Federal Policy

IEA
IEA: Global Energy Crisis Puts Efficiency at ‘Center of Policy Agendas’
According to new reports by the International Energy Agency, global spending on energy efficiency could hit $560 billion this year, a new record.
Earth Quaker Action Team
Red State AGs Challenge Vanguard Climate Activism
Red state AGs asked FERC to reject Vanguard’s request for a waiver allowing it to acquire large stakes in utilities, citing Vanguard’s climate activism.
MISO, SPP
DOE Opens Applications for $6B in Grid Funding
DOE invited applications for $6 billion in funding to improve the grid, part of the largest federal investment ever in transmission and distribution.
UNFCCC/COP27
At COP27: 18 Countries Join US in Net Zero Government Initiative
Eighteen countries joined the U.S. in signing on to cut greenhouse gas emissions from their national government operations to net zero by 2050 at COP27.
Senate ENR Committee
Former NRG CEO Faces Tough Questions at Senate ENR Hearing
Three nominees for top posts at the DOE faced pointed questions from Senators known for protecting fossil fuel sector interests.
Freeport LNG Development
Public Citizen: Natural Gas Exports Driving up US Gas, Power Prices
A surge in U.S. LNG exports is driving up domestic natural gas prices and contributing to uncertainty about the reliability of the grid as winter begins.
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Offshore Wind Seeks State Leadership on Transmission
Offshore wind developers say the states that are driving project development need to lead on the transmission side by collaborating to build an offshore grid.
U.S. Climate Alliance
States Positioned to Lead US Climate Policy, Dem. Governors Say
Two Western governors speaking at COP27 said they see states leading the federal government in tackling climate change measures on the ground in the U.S.
U.S. State Department
Democrats and Republicans Duel at COP27
With the midterm election outcome at the time still uncertain, Democrats and Republicans attending COP27 offered differing visions for reducing U.S. emissions.
The White House
Biden at COP27: Nations Must Step up, Double-down on Climate Action
Under new U.S. policies, federal contractors will have to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks.

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