October 4, 2024

State and Local Policy

Building Industry Association of Washington
Washington Home Builders, Realtors Balk at Climate Role in Local Planning
A bill to make climate change part of local governments’ land-use planning in Washington has wide support but real estate groups said they are opposed.
Twin Transit Authority, Lewis County, Wash.
Washington Hydrogen Bill Praised, Panned
A bill encouraging public authorities in Washington to manufacture hydrogen drew praise from transit agencies and criticism from the state’s business community.
Alliance for Clean Energy NY
Many Questions on NY Energy Transition Don’t Have Answers Yet
The Alliance for Clean Energy New York hosted an online information session concerning the state's scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab
California Storms Alleviate Drought, Damage Grid
After three weeks of torrential rains from a series of atmospheric river storms, California is starting to dry out with replenished reservoirs and snowpack.
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Phillips Says Transmission NOPRs Still a Priority
Acting FERC Chairman Willie Phillips made his first comments since taking over the agency.
Peter Buck
Pa. County Agencies Unite for 15-MW Solar Buy
A group of 15 local government agencies in Pennsylvania are pooling their purchasing power to procure more than 15 MW of solar energy.
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Estimates $1.5B in Cap-and-Trade Revenue Through 2024
Washington officials said cap-and-trade auctions could raise $1.5 billion through FY 2024 while new fuel standards will boost gas by about one cent per gallon.
Washington State House Democrats
Washington Drought Bill Wins Backing
A bill to provide funding to deal with Washington’s droughts received strong support in a legislative hearing.
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Green Groups Seek to Block NY Power Plant Sale to Crypto Miner
Environmental groups appealed the New York Public Service Commission’s approval of a cryptocurrency miner’s purchase of a gas-fired power plant.
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2023 Preview of NY Legislature on Energy and Environment
The New York State Legislature is poised to take up many bills that build on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

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