October 3, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

Mass. Launches $1M Grant Program for M/HD Fleets
A grant program for electrifying fleets in Massachusetts will help medium- and heavy-duty fleets expand, but there are technological limits.
EVgo
Study Examines Drivers Who Unplug from EVs
A new study showed that about one in five Californians who bought a plug-in electric vehicle between 2012 and 2018 later discontinued their EV ownership.
Mass. Plans Emission Reductions for State Agencies
Governor Charlie Baker has directed government agencies in Massachusetts to purchase only zero-emission vehicles starting next year.
VT Climate Council Might Delay Release of Action Plan
The Vermont Climate Council could reinterpret its statutory obligations to delay delivery of the state's first climate action plan.
LCFS Bill Passes Washington Legislature
Washington’s legislature passed a low-carbon fuel standard bill that will require refiners to reduce the carbon in motor fuels sold in state.
US Offshore Wind Critical to New England’s Decarbonized Future Grid
The success of the drive by five New England states to decarbonize their economies may ultimately depend on the development of massive offshore wind farms.
Connecticut DEEP Anticipates ‘Tidal Wave’ of Federal Funding
Passage of the pending climate change adaptation bill will help Connecticut tap into future federal infrastructure funding.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Hybrid Storage Interconnection is a Puzzle, Industry Says
Developers of hybridized generation and storage are finding the lack of standardized interconnection rules across regions to be a challenge.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Green Transportation Bills Headed for Inslee’s Desk
Two bills intended to help decarbonize Washington’s transportation sector are headed to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee, who is expected to approve both.

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