Western states produced a whirlwind of climate initiatives last year, advancing numerous bills and regulations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

New Jersey has become the third state to adopt rules based on California’s ACT regulations requiring truck manufacturers to meet increasing EV sales targets.

EPA chief Michael Regan rolled out tough new vehicle emissions standards, saying that getting the light-duty fleet to an average of 40 mpg by 2026 is doable.

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved a statewide transportation electrification plan developed by utilities and intended to accelerate EV adoption.

In its final meeting of 2021, the New Jersey BPU moved ahead with actions to put more EV chargers in minority and low-income communities.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled a $626 million climate change policy wish list for state lawmakers to tackle in the 2022 session.

New Jersey lawmakers backed legislation that would allow local governments to issue bonds to fund the purchase of electric vehicles.

MEI's annual economic development meeting examined the role utilities played in two economic development projects in the service areas of 2 Missouri utilities.

President Biden ordered the federal government to use carbon-free electricity for its 300,000 buildings by 2030 and to decarbonize its 600,000 vehicle fleet.

The California Energy Commission has approved allocating up to $500 million in grant funding for electric vehicle charging incentive programs.