November 5, 2024

climate change

Bipartisan Agreement on Minnesota Climate Bills Unlikely
Minnesota has fallen far short of emission reductions targets, but the chance for bipartisan agreement on a course correction appears slim.
Lawmakers Chase Affordability in Energy Transition in Maine
Maine legislators and officials gave a preview of their work this year in implementing the state’s energy policies while keeping costs to consumers low.
Soapbox: An Efficient ‘Energy Markets Cascade’
Energy Innovation's Eric Gimon argues for connecting long-term investments to the running of wholesale electricity spot markets in making climate policy.
Congress Urged to Codify Clinton Order on Enviro Justice
President Biden’s early directives on environmental justice do not go far enough, members of the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change heard.
Baker Returns Climate Bill to Mass. Legislature
Gov. Charlie Baker returned a comprehensive climate bill to the legislature, with amendments that would lower the bill’s 2030 emissions reduction goal.
Senate Energy Chief Sets His Ground Rules
Sen. Joe Manchin expressed confidence the U.S. can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 but insisted commercial-scale CCS must be part of the solution.
McCarthy to NASEO: State Energy Targets Matter
The Biden administration aims to support the work states are doing to eliminate harmful emissions, White House National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy said.
NY Munis Forge Way for Building Decarbonization
Some local sustainability leaders in New York are making headway with the legal pathways to decarbonize their buildings and meet emission-reduction targets.
Glick Names Top Aides as Democrat Takes over FERC
FERC Chair Richard Glick named two of his aides as general counsel and acting chief of staff as the Democrat took over the commission.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Climate Bill, Again
Lawmakers in Massachusetts passed a climate bill identical to one vetoed by Gov. Charlie Baker in mid-January.

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