State and Local Policy

Canadian EV Co. Lion Electric to Build Truck, Bus Factory in Illinois
Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to build a plant in Illinois to produce medium- and heavy-duty urban trucks and school buses.
Mich. Utilities Say They Support Raising Solar Cap
CMS Energy and DTE Energy support an increase in Michigan’s rooftop solar cap, attempting to head off a bill that would eliminate the limit.
Sponsor Plans to Revive Stalled Wash. Land Use Bill
Rep. Davina Duerr plans to revive her stalled bill to make climate change a consideration in land use planning by local governments.
Challenges Loom for Decarbonizing Concrete
California’s cement industry is committed to reaching carbon neutrality by 2045, but a recent report shows that the process won’t be easy.
Conn. PURA Hits Eversource, UI with Civil Penalties for Isaias Response
The Connecticut PURA proposed massive civil penalties for Eversource and United Illuminating following their inadequate response to Tropical Storm Isaias. 
Oahu Transportation Plan Calls for $27B in Spending
The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization approved a regional transportation plan that would spend $27 billion on a massive infrastructure overhaul.
Boston Readies for Enforceable Building Emissions Standard
Boston is poised to take action on a proposed large building emissions performance standard released earlier this year.
LED Streetlights Cut One Massachusetts City’s Power Bill in Half
Medford, Massachusetts, converted 4,500 streetlights to LED bulbs, which are using 60% less electricity than conventional technologies.
Calif. Bills Seek to Decarbonize Concrete
A California lawmaker has proposed a bill that calls for carbon neutrality in the state’s cement and concrete industry by 2045.
Dominion Opts out of PJM Capacity Auction
Dominion has abandoned PJM’s capacity market over concerns the minimum offer price rule will undermine its ability to meet Virginia’s renewable targets.

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