November 21, 2024

Gina McCarthy

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US Governors, Mayors to Pledge Ongoing Climate Action at COP29
President Biden and Vice President Harris will not travel to Azerbaijan for COP29, but a group of U.S. mayors, governors and corporate leaders is carrying a message of continued commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement.
The White House
House Passes IRA, Sends to Biden’s Desk
The U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the $740 billion package of tax, health and climate provisions for President Biden’s signature.
The White House
Biden Announces $2.3B for Climate Resilience, OSW in Gulf of Mexico
President Biden on Wednesday proclaimed climate change a “clear and present danger” to the U.S., to which he would respond “with urgency and resolve.”
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EPA’s Regan Confident in Emission Trends Despite Clean Air Act Challenge
EPA Administrator Michael Regan is confident the electric power sector will continue cutting GHG emissions despite a challenge to the agency’s authority.
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Congressional, White House Officials Hopeful for Passage of Tax Credit Package
Word that Sen. Joe Manchin is open to a scaled-back version of the Build Back Better Act buoyed speakers at the ACORE Policy Forum.
IKEA
DOE’s ‘Better Climate Challenge’ Targets 50% Emission Reductions
More than 90 companies, governments, universities and other organizations pledged to cut their GHG emissions 50% by 2030 in DOE's Better Climate Challenge.
Gov. Jay and First Lady Trudi Inslee
Inslee Plugs Washington Buildings Bills at Forum with Gore, McCarthy
Gov. Jay Inslee urged constituents to press Washington legislators to drum up extra votes for two bills addressing building decarbonization.
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Federal Officials Urge States to Prep for Millions in Infrastructure Funds
State and federal officials say they are laser-focused on the millions of dollars that will soon be going to states from the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
The U.S. Center
Edison Electric Institute and Biden Admin Work Together at COP26
U.S. National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, several U.S. utility executives and the Edison Electric Institute discussed President Biden's goals at COP26.
American Clean Power Association
Unity Touted at American Clean Power’s First Conference
Unity was the theme at the American Clean Power Association’s first conference since replacing the American Wind Energy Association.

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