State and Local Policy

Lenders, Developers Bullish on East Coast OSW
The Biden administration’s climate goals and a new investment tax credit has U.S. offshore wind developers and prospective lenders bullish about the future.
New York Clean Fuel Standard Bill Targets Indirect Emissions
A bill before the New York State Assembly would create a clean fuel standard based on a standard adopted in California in 2009.
Skis are Very Bad for the Environment, but That’s OK
Ski manufacturer Renoun used the Climate Neutral emissions estimator to help it face up to the environmental footprint of its business.
Engagement on Justice, Equity Challenges Vt. Climate Plan Timeline
Vermont Climate Council is concerned it won't have time for proper public dialogue on equity to inform the state's climate plan.
Panel Tackles the Vision of New England’s Future Grid
Panelists discussed at the annual NEECE discussed the challenges of decarbonizing New England's grid.
Sweeping Nev. Energy Bill Passes Senate Unopposed
A bill that proponents say will help Nevada “capture its place in the new energy economy” unanimously passed the state Senate on Friday.
Hydrogen Stations Could Soon Dot Wash. Landscape
Washington legislators have earmarked more than $4 million to build the state’s first two hydrogen vehicle refueling stations.
CPUC Proposes Adding 11.5 GW of New Resources
The CPUC proposed requiring electric providers to procure 11.5 GW of new resources between 2023 and 2026 to meet the state’s reliability needs.
Nonprofit Plans River-source Geothermal in Eastern Mass.
The Home Energy Efficiency Team wants to use thermal energy from Massachusetts' Merrimack River to heat homes, an alternative to natural gas.
HECO, Hawaii PUC Go More Rounds over Clean Energy Plans
Recent orders show how Hawaii PUC’s frustration with Hawaiian Electric's halting progress on clean energy is accompanied by an increasingly weak hand.

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