October 1, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

Ohio Lawmaker’s Pro-EV Manufacturing Bill Worries Colleagues
Ohio's 108,000 auto manufacturing jobs could disappear over the next decade unless the state incentivizes EVs, says a state Sen. Michael Rulli (R).
State of Maryland
Md. General Assembly Sends Climate Solutions Bill to Hogan
A legislative showdown is brewing over Maryland's Climate Solutions Now Act, which would require the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045.
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Overheard at EPSA Competitive Power Summit 2022
Competitive generators and others discussed market changes at the Electric Power Supply Association Competitive Power Summit at the National Press Club.
U.S. Federal Transit Administrat
NJ Transit Advances with EV Bus, Sustainability Plans
NJ Transit is pursuing its first ever planning process to draft a sustainable agency future as it plans to launch its first electric bus program.
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Biden Invokes Defense Production Act for Critical Minerals
President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to step up the production of rare minerals critical to his administration's clean energy goals.
Volvo Trucks
Nevada Joins Multistate Effort to Electrify Trucks, Buses
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed on to a multistate agreement to work toward a goal of 100% sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks by 2050.
Atlantic Council
Global Energy Forum Grapples with Ukraine Invasion, Renewable Future
The need for energy security in the wake of the Ukraine war dominated the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi as much as climate change.
CARB
CARB: Calif. Must Double Annual Solar Build to Meet GHG Goals
California must more than double the amount of solar capacity built each year compared to its previous maximum build rate to reach net zero by 2045, CARB said.
International Energy Agency
Overheard at IEA Ministerial Wrap-up on Finance, Industry, Minerals
Delegates tackled issues related to private finance, industrial sector emissions and security for critical minerals at IEA’s 2022 Ministerial in Paris.
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Maryland Clean Energy Bills Pass 1st Hurdle on Crossover Day
With less than three weeks to go until the end of the session, Maryland legislators have advanced several significant clean energy bills.

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