State and Local Policy

West Needs to Add Transmission for Renewables, CEOs Say
Western states must work together to build transmission avoid blackouts, Idaho Power CEO Lisa Grow and CAISO CEO Elliot Mainzer agreed.
Rhode Island Makes 2050 Net-zero Target Legally Binding
Gov. Dan McKee has signed a law that commits Rhode Island to a 2050 net-zero emissions target and updates interim targets for 2030 and 2040.
Wildfires Bolster Case for Biomass Energy in California
Some California lawmakers want the woody biomass from forest thinning efforts to be used for electricity generation.
NC Bill Would Provide Funds for Climate Resilience
Three Democratic North Carolina senators introduced SB509, which aims to pour $4 million into community microgrids and other local resilience projects.
Northeast Lends Voice to Global Climate and Equity Teach-in
Students worldwide participated in the Solve Climate by 2030 educational dialogue to learn about solutions for a just energy transition.
Public Wants Tweaks in NY Food Waste Handling Rules
Stakeholders in New York want officials to clarify language in a proposed rulemaking on food donations and scraps recycling in the state.
NY Power Panel Debates Gas Moratorium
New York state officials and advisers disagree on the merits of a moratorium on new natural gas infrastructure.
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Kauai Solar + Pumped Hydro Project Raises Questions
A solar plus pumped hydro storage project proposed by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative could produce a quarter of the island’s energy requirements.
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Tesla: NY Climate, ZEV Sales Laws ‘Out of Sync’
Tesla is backing a bill in New York that it says would protect dealer franchises while allowing ZEV manufacturers to grow through direct sales.
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NJ Solar Proposal Seeks More Market Competition
The New Jersey BPU released a proposal to restructure the state's solar programs to help it meet its goal of quadrupling capacity by 2035.

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