November 15, 2024

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Washington Dept. of Ecology
Strong Support for Washington Drought Bill
Attendance was low at a hearing on a bill to allocate funds to deal with probable upcoming droughts in Wash., but participants were unanimous in their support.
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‘Resiliency not a Barrier to Decarbonization, It’s a Prerequisite’
U.S. carbon emissions were up last year, but EPRI executives were optimistic about the country’s ability to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Youngkin Takes 1st Steps Toward Virginia RGGI Withdrawal
In one of his first acts as Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin signed an order aimed at taking the state out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
U.S. EPA
Michigan Zero-carbon Proposal Draft Sent to Whitmer
Michigan would have at least 2 million EVs and get half of its electricity from renewables by 2030 under a climate plan sent to Gov. Whitmer.
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Baker Backs Bill to Eliminate Massachusetts OSW Price Cap
Sen. Mike Barrett is concerned that removing the OSW procurement price cap would open Massachusetts to higher project prices seen in neighboring states.
TVA
TVA Comes Under Congressional Spotlight
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is questioning the Tennessee Valley Authority over its rates and clean energy goals.
CWS Apartments
Rent Provision Sparks Pushback on Wash. Buildings GHG Bill
A rent control plank prompted the greatest opposition to a Washington Senate bill to trim the carbon footprint of roughly 50,000 buildings in the state.
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New Mexico Draft Bill Targets Net Zero by 2050
New Mexico lawmakers have released a draft of a bill that would set a statewide target of net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050.
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California PUC Takes Heat on Rooftop Solar Plan
The CPUC heard hours of public testimony on its proposal to cut subsidies for rooftop solar as movie stars, a billionaire and an NBA legend weighed in.
Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities
Researchers: New Policies, Data Needed to Respond to Climate Threats
Government officials and utility planners lack the tools and policies needed to address climate change's increasing threat, researchers told the EBA.

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