State and Local Policy

Schools’ ‘Budget Neutral’ Bus Deal Could Accelerate BEB Growth
Maryland's Montgomery County Schools approved a contract to lease 326 electric buses over four years under a budget-neutral agreement.
Strong Bipartisan Support for Wash. FCEV Bill
Washington’s first hydrogen production facility is to be built this year, and a bill to create tax exemptions for FCEVs is sailing through the legislature.
Del. David Fraser-Hidalgo
Maryland Carbon Pricing Bill Rejected for 4th Time
A Maryland House committee on Monday rejected a proposed carbon pricing bill, with eight Democrats siding with seven Republicans in opposition.
‘Big Moment’ for Climate Change as Policies Align
Katherine Hamilton discussed the potential for impactful climate change legislation during a webinar held by the Connecticut Green Bank.
EV Market Gaining Momentum in North Carolina
Electric vehicle sales in North Carolina grew by 5% in 2020 while nationwide sales dropped 3% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nuclear Power Wants Some Net-zero Love
Nuclear power is often ignored in discussions about getting to net-zero carbon emissions, according to a new coalition, Nuclear Powers Maryland.
Mass. Bill Taps Tax Refunds for Climate-vulnerable Countries
Massachusetts could be the first state to allow residents to donate their tax refunds to help developing nations build resilient communities.
Lidar Project to Unearth Nev. Geothermal, Lithium Potential
Federal agencies are mapping the surface and subsurface of western Nevada to reveal sites with potential for geothermal energy or lithium.
TCI Releases Draft Rule for Cap-and-Invest Program
The TCI released a draft model rule for a cap-and-invest program that Mass., Conn., R.I. and D.C. have agreed to launch for their regions.
WoodMac: Utility IRPs Driving Record Growth in Storage
Wood Mackenzie’s Dan Finn-Foley discussed the surge in storage resources during a webinar by the Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership.

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