November 18, 2024

NetZero Insider

Pine Gate Renewables
NC Compromise Energy Bill Passes Senate, Heads Back to House
A bill in the North Carolina legislature would authorize the Utilities Commission to “take all reasonable steps” to achieve a 70% reduction in carbon.
Washington Grain Commission
Crops, Wildlife Suffering Under Wash. Drought
Global warming has led to decreased crop yields and increased disease in some wildlife in Washington, state lawmakers heard.
Plug Power
Hydrogen: ‘Holy Grail’ or Rabbit Hole?
The gulf between the promise of hydrogen and the ability to make enough of it to help safely decarbonize the grid is a challenge now coming into public focus. 
Solar Landscape
Slow Progress of NJ Community Solar Pilot Draws Fire
Solar developers say New Jersey's delay in announcing the winners of the second community solar pilot program is causing some to lose faith in the initiative.
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RGGI Centers Environmental Justice in 3rd Program Review
Phelps Turner with Conservation Law Foundation Maine says RGGI should allocate at least 70% of program investments to overburdened communities.
NLC India
CGEP Talks Repurposing Infrastructure for Low-carbon Energy
A Center on Global Energy Policy webinar focused on the need to repurpose trillions in energy infrastructure to carry or accommodate low-carbon energy.
Vineyard Wind
Vineyard Wind to Build Salem OSW Port if Massachusetts Approves Newest Bid
Vineyard Wind has partnered with the City of Salem, Massachusetts, in an effort to turn Salem Harbor into the state’s second offshore wind port.
Hawaii Department of Transportation
Hawaii Incentives Aim to Replace Diesels with EVs
The Hawaii State Energy Office is partnering with the Dept. of Health to give away $2.1 million in rebates to incentivize diesel vehicle owners to go electric.
Duke Energy
NCUC Debates Best Path for Duke Coal Retirements
South Carolina sent the utility back to the drawing board for IRP revisions, while North Carolina looks to changes for Duke's 2022 IRP.
All American Marine
Hydrogen Ferry Awaiting Coast Guard OK for Test Runs
A hydrogen-fueled passenger ferry is awaiting U.S. Coast Guard approval before going through test runs in the bay off Bellingham, Wash.

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