October 4, 2024

State and Local Policy

Volvo
EPA Poised to Approve California Clean Truck Rules, Report Says
Good news is reportedly on the way to the California Air Resources Board regarding federal approval for its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation.
Lone RI OSW Proposal to be Evaluated for Affordability
Rhode Island Energy said it hoped to receive more than one proposal in the state’s second offshore solicitation but recognizes the challenges facing the sector.
Shutterstock
NY Utilities Get More Time to Contract Energy Storage
The New York Public Service Commission again extended utilities’ deadline to procure energy storage — this time to the end of 2028.
Shutterstock
Electric vs. Gas Skirmish Rising in NJ
A growing focus on reducing gas use is drawing criticism from environmentalists who say the state isn't doing enough and others who say it’s going too fast.
BP
Analysts Predict Steady Rise for Wash. Carbon Prices
Washington carbon allowance prices will increase sharply as the state’s cap-and-trade program becomes better established, carbon market analysts said.
New York State Senate
NYSERDA Chief Lays out Cost, Benefits of Climate Plan
NYSERDA's Doreen Harris presented the challenges of New York’s energy transition plan as opportunities while speaking to state legislators.
Iowa Soybean Association
LCFS Bill Emerges in New Mexico House as Session Nears Close
A bill that would establish a low-carbon fuel standard in New Mexico awaits a House vote as the state legislature races toward the end of the 2023 session.
EEA and Laurie O'Reilly
Healey Admin Takes 1st Steps to Reshape Mass. DPU
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper appointed Jamie Van Nostrand and Staci Rubin to the Department of Public Utilities.
Office of the Governor
Maryland to Adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Rule
Maryland will fast-track adoption of California’s ACCII rule, requiring that 100% of all new passenger cars sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
WRI Webinar: Permitting Laws for Clean Energy Need Improvement
Speakers at a WRI webinar said any updates to permitting necessary to meet long-term clean energy goals need to leave key environmental protections in place.

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