October 3, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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.
Vermont City Memorializes its Energy Transition
The Moran Frame project in Burlington, Vt., will turn a shuttered coal plant into a 65-foot-high public art piece that symbolizes the city's energy story.
GOP Senators Grill Biden Cabinet over Infrastructure Bill
Republican Senators grilled members of Biden’s cabinet over the president’s proposed $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, saying it is too broad & expensive.
Shortfall Looms for Calif. EV Rebate Program
The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project will likely run out of money within the next 30 days, the California Air Resources Board said.
Co-ops Want Level Playing Field for Clean Energy Incentives
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is lobbying Washington for direct-pay clean energy incentives and debt relief.
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DOE Offers $100M for Electrification of Heavy Trucks
The DOE said transportation accounts for the largest share of the nation's GHG emissions and must be significantly reduced to reach net zero by 2050.
FERC Rejects Mich. Transco’s EV Charging Bid
FERC sided with 2 Mich. utilities in a turf war with METC over its request to spend $15 million on a pilot project to build chargers for long-haul trucks.
Michigan LDCs in Turf War with Transco over EV Charging
Mich. utilities are in a turf battle with METC over its request to spend $15 million on a pilot project to build charging facilities for long-haul trucks.
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NJ Outlines Plan to Boost EV Truck Sales
The New Jersey DEP proposed rules that would require manufacturers to meet increasing sales targets for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks after 2025.
Report: US Should Target 100% EV Sales by 2030
A report from UC Berkeley calls for massive ramp-up of solar and charging infrastructure so the U.S. can reach 100% EV sales by 2030.

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