State and Local Policy

Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
Calif., Canada Seek to Increase Cooperation on Climate Issues
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau signed an agreement committing their governments to cooperate on a range of climate issues.
Principle Power
California Coastal Commission Approves OSW Lease Plans
The California Coastal Commission gave conditional approval to BOEM's plans to conduct offshore wind auctions this fall, a significant regulatory milestone.
PG&E
PG&E Vows to Reach Net Zero by 2040
PG&E said it plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and to withdraw more carbon from the air than it produces by 2050 using carbon capture and other means.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Conn. Climate Council Gears Up for New Work Session
The Connecticut Governor’s Council on Climate Change will convene working group meetings to discuss progress on mitigation and adaptation and resilience.
Tesla
New York Utilities Support Incentives for EV Charge Station Buildout
New York’s utilities say they support cost-of-service-based electric rates with time-bound incentives to provide cost relief for EV charging station owners.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
NJ DEP Enacts Tougher Reporting Requirements for GHG Emissions
New Jersey’s DEP officially adopted new rules requiring more rigorous monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions in certain situations.
U.S. DefenseImagery
Solar+Storage Project Proposed for Pearl Harbor
Renewable energy company Ameresco said it will partner with Bright Canyon Energy to build Kūpono Solar, a solar-plus-battery storage facility in Pearl Harbor.
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The IIJA Challenge: Getting Money and Guidelines out the Door
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
CARB
Critics Tear into CARB Draft Climate Change Plan
The California Air Resources Board’s draft climate change scoping plan faces criticism from environmentalists, fire victims and editorial pages.
BYD North America
Few Lessons Learned Available in M-HD Charging Rate Design, Consultant Says
CALSTART told the Connecticut PURA that it’s “early days” for utility rates that are fit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.

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