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Oregon DEQ
Oregon Moving to Adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Rules
Oregon is setting a course to adopt proposed California regulations that would require both states to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
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Report Examines Initial Wash. Cap-and-trade Prices
Initial prices for Washington cap-and-trade emissions allowances will depend on whether the state joins the Western Climate Initiative, according to new analysis.
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California Program Seeks Applicants for Hydrogen Fueling Projects
A "first-of-its-kind" California program to incentivize medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure is now accepting applications for hydrogen fueling projects.
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PJM Markets and Reliability Committee Briefs: June 29, 2022
At the first in-person MRC meeting since the pandemic, PJM faced opposition to proposals regarding FERC filings and a change to the capacity offer cap.
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ERCOT Technical Advisory Committee Briefs: June 27, 2022
ERCOT stakeholders are reviewing and tinkering with their processes as they work to forge a stronger working relationship with the new Board of Directors.
Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority
‘Robust’ Legislation Likely Outcome of Hydrogen Study, Connecticut Rep. Says
Connecticut Green Bank President Brian Garcia will chair a 21-member hydrogen task force, which must hold its first meeting by July 22.
What They’re Saying About West Virginia v. EPA Decision
Reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA came fast and, predictably, framed with an eye on the upcoming midterm elections.
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Supreme Court Rejects EPA Generation Shifting
The Supreme Court ruled that EPA lacks authority to compel generation shifting to reduce CO2 emissions, citing a lack of “clear congressional authorization.”
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SACE Says Southeastern US Unprepared to Decarbonize
None of the major utilities in the Southeastern U.S. are on track to decarbonized by midcentury or even by 2070, SACE indicated in a recent report.
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Mass. AG Weighs in on Capacity Accreditation with Brattle Report
A Brattle Group report weighed in with recommendations for capacity accreditation as ISO-NE and NEPOOL revamp how they value energy resources' contributions.

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