State and Local Policy

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Experts Say Mass. EV Drivers Need Strong Incentives for Off-Peak Charging
A group of policy experts and consumer advocates want Eversource and National Grid to consider providing deeper incentives for off-peak EV charging.
Portland General Electric
Enviros, Industry Urge Oregon’s Swift Adoption of Clean Truck Rules
Oregon should move swiftly to adopt California’s stringent emissions rules for trucks, testifiers at a public hearing hosted by the state’s Department of Environmental Quality said.
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CARB Seeks to Mitigate GHGs from Extreme Events
California air quality regulators are devising a program to lower increased emissions that may occur as the state tries to meet energy demand during severe weather.
Oregon DEQ
Report Details Challenges for Meeting Oregon ZEV Goals
Current trends suggest that Oregon will come up short of its ZEV adoption goals over the next decade, but near-term policy developments could salvage them.
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California Earmarks $3.9B for ZEVs Through 2024
California lawmakers allocated $2.7 billion for ZEVs in the 2021-2022 state budget this summer and designated $1.2 million more in the next two years.
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Lawsuit Questions Feasibility of Gas Turbine for Enbridge Compressor Station
Enbridge says using a gas-fired turbine for the Weymouth Compressor station is more cost-effective than an electric motor, but stakeholders disagree.
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Virginia Electrification Project Cuts Emissions, Utility Bills for LMI Customers
A pilot project in Virginia found that electrification retrofits on low- and moderate-income homes cut energy consumption but not always costs and carbon emissions.
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Vermont Senator Says State Needs Formal Environmental Justice Policy
Vermont Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale first introduced an environmental justice bill in 2007, but the state hasn't codified an official policy on the issue yet.
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NY Adopts Goal for Disadvantaged Communities Under Clean Energy Fund
NYSERDA now has a new goal of ensuring the state’s Clean Energy Fund delivers 40% of benefits of spending to disadvantaged communities.
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Pollinator Friendly Solar Farms May Increase Crop Yields
The buzz about solar energy includes honey bees. Welcome to the world of agrivoltaic farming. 

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