November 6, 2024

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The IIJA Challenge: Getting Money and Guidelines out the Door
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
CARB
Critics Tear into CARB Draft Climate Change Plan
The California Air Resources Board’s draft climate change scoping plan faces criticism from environmentalists, fire victims and editorial pages.
BYD North America
Few Lessons Learned Available in M-HD Charging Rate Design, Consultant Says
CALSTART told the Connecticut PURA that it’s “early days” for utility rates that are fit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Constellation
Biden Waives Tariffs on Key Solar Imports for 2 Years
Responding to pleas from solar developers, President Biden ordered a two-year tariff waiver on PV components from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
United Nations
Bonn Climate Conference Sets Stage for COP27 in Egypt
UNFCC subsidiary bodies will hold meetings through June 16, with a focus on mitigation, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage.
Shutterstock
Calif. Lawmakers Offer Alternative Energy Budget
California lawmakers proposed a vague $21 billion climate and energy budget for FY 22-23 that would defer Gov. Gavin Newsom's specific plans, pending talks.
Michigan Tech
Study: Old Mines Can Host New Pumped Storage
Michigan Tech researchers find that nearly 1000 abandoned and flooded mines in the U.S. have the potential to become long-term pumped storage facilities.
New York Climate Law Key in Crypto, Buildings Bills Going to Governor
Bills headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul would put the state’s climate law into decision-making for crypto mining and building heating and cooling.
EDF Renewables
NY Contracts More Than 2 GW in Solar and Storage Projects
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced awards for 22 solar and energy storage projects totaling 2,078 MW, NY’s largest land-based renewable energy procurement to date.
BLM
Interior to Cut Rent for Clean Energy Projects on Public Land
Developers looking to build projects on public land may soon see the rent and fees they have to pay drop by more than half, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said.

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