Law Columbia

JANUARY 25, 2022

The case concerns the scope of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing fossil fuel power plants under Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In January 2021, the D.C.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The General Assembly has yet to answer the question of how to help communities and workers caught in the market-driven transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. The auction of credits under the program is expected to generate an estimated $300 million annually to be invested in energy-related programs. Read more here.]

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In this year’s World Energy Outlook report, the IEA showed a peak in demand in fossil fuels this decade due to the rise in clean energy technologies. Not only that, but the share of fossil fuels in our global energy supply is also decreasing because of clean energy. This is a big deal.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 4, 2021

According to Pennsylvania’s recently released 2021 Climate Impacts Assessment, average annual temperatures in the commonwealth will rise by 5.9°F She said to address these challenges, she is inviting her Senate colleagues to co-sponsor legislation to invest the proceeds from the proposed Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

20, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council (Council) voted unanimously to approve the most recent draft of the scoping plan, a roadmap to achieve compliance with the state’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

"PPL is pursuing clear goals to advance a sustainable energy future for the customers and communities we serve," said Vincent Sorgi, president and chief executive officer of PPL Corporation. "As Posted: August 30, 2021] PA Environment Digest PPL will also be releasing an updated climate assessment report later this year.

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 24, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), required CARB to develop a scoping plan, to be updated at least once every five years, that describes the approach California will take to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This development comes at a time when facilities across the country are looking to address their greenhouse gas emissions through CCS projects but have been facing permitting delays from EPA. CO2 sequestration projects inject CO2 into the subsurface and are subject to these EPA regulations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 20, 2022

US ratepayers very likely will pay even more for electricity and heating this winter compared to the already-expensive winter of 2021-2022. The US Energy Information Administration is forecasting the wholesale price of gas to reach its highest level since the winter of 2009-2010 in inflation-adjusted terms.

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Law and Environment

JUNE 16, 2021

On June 10, 2021, the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) states released a final model rule creating a regional cap-and-trade-program to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. We wrote about the draft model rule and its implementation challenges when it was released at the beginning of March.

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Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Solar panels provide clean energy from the sun, and their prevalence as an energy source has been growing dramatically. While in use, solar panels safely generate electricity without creating greenhouse gas emissions. While in use, solar panels safely generate electricity without creating greenhouse gas emissions.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2022

For more background, visit DEP’s Northeast Regional Office Lackawanna Energy Center webpage. Related Articles: -- PEC Blog: Pennsylvania Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased 9.6%

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

below the baseline, a slight decrease from the 2021 reduction of 37.1% (accountable due to workers returning to the office), but still greater than the pre-pandemic 2019 reduction of 19.8%. In 2021, commercial real estate entities JLL and CBRE announced they would pursue achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040. million square feet.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2021

The groups object to the permit extension on the grounds that BCREP has not commenced construction at the Wyalusing facility as required by the regulations, making DEP’s extension unjustified. We will not stand by while DEP allows the emerging petrochemical industry in Pennsylvania to infringe upon our constitutional right to clean air."

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 20, 2022

At RePlanet Nederland, we are delighted that the European Commission has proposed, on December 31, 2021, to include nuclear energy in the sustainable finance taxonomy. Yet, we believe that in its current form the proposal would underachieve the goal of encouraging private investment in nuclear energy as a sustainable activity.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 11, 2023

Department of Energy, the United States will “need to expand transmission systems by 60% by 2030 and may need to triple those systems by 2050” to meet growing demand for clean energy. FERC’s backstop siting authority was recently expanded by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Source: U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2021

On October 14, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University-- together with collaborators at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boise State University-- released a research study on how Southwestern Pennsylvania can thrive during the transition to a future with net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more here.]

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2023

With renewable energy, like solar and wind, becoming cheaper and easier to scale up, there has never been a better moment for governments to transition away from the fossil fuel industry and its destructive impacts on the environment, the climate and communities. In short, past Energy Futures have modelled climate failure. C pathway.

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). On 14 January 2020, a proposal of regulation establishing the Just Transition Fund was published, detailing the rules that should apply to it. - Article 7 of the proposed regulation on JTF sets the legal regime for these plans.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Flynn Wants Reform To Prevent Uncollected Turnpike Tolls -- PG: PA Cong.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A Future Without Climate Action: Heat-related deaths in homes continue to rise as hot weather events become more common, adding to the more than 600 heat-related deaths that occurred from the 2021 British Columbia heat dome. New homes also use induction stoves which drastically improve air quality , and rely on clean energy.

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. The ruling clarifies requirements for standing under primary EU law to challenge a Commission regulation. By Maria Antonia Tigre.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 9, 2021

factories in a clean energy future. greenhouse gas emissions within the decade. There are simply not as many clean alternatives available today for making products such as steel and cement compared to generating electricity or driving lower-emissions cars. In September [Posted: December 9, 2021] PA Environment Digest

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Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2022

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), requires CARB to develop and update every five years a scoping plan that describes the approach California will take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Endnotes. [1] at 150-51. [5]

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Law Columbia

AUGUST 28, 2023

The cap-and-trade program will require emitters of greenhouse gases to purchase credits at auctions, which will generate revenue that will be invested in clean energy and disadvantaged communities. Since 2018, they’ve recommended that the program regulators tighten the 2030 cap to correct the oversupply.

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Vermont Law

JUNE 29, 2020

There is hope that these effects of climate change can be slowed down or even mitigated with drastic changes in our energy sector. The energy sector is one of the biggest polluters when it comes to. greenhouse gas emissions. Today the energy sector accounts for 30% of the carbon dioxide emissions in. goal of the CEA.

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A Greener Life

MAY 3, 2022

trillion) as of March 2021.? . Investors and customers will increasingly ask these questions, he says, even if regulators don’t – and will move business to jurisdictions with more robust regulation if they don’t get the right answers. . Lessons for India’s public energy giants .

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 16, 2022

Originally, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 required CARB to develop a scoping plan, to be updated every five years, that describes the approach California will take to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Fifth National Climate Assessment recently concluded that, to meet national and international climate targets, United States net greenhouse gas emissions will need to decline by over 6% per year and reach net zero by roughly 2050. The PUC adopted and incorporated the ALJ decision in May 2021. FERC Order No.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

In 2021 Comcast Signs Agreement To Purchase 250 MW Of Solar Energy In Step Toward Carbon Neutral Goal U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Lancaster Cemetery Community Tree Planting & Clean Up Set For Nov. Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: October 18, 2021] PA Environment Digest Of Agriculture Preserves 1,999 Acres Of Farmland On 21 Farms In 13 Counties DCNR's Conservation & Natural Resources Council Hosts Oct. 26 Plants Rule! 7-8, Webinars Nov.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As more companies jockey for position and federal funding on both clean hydrogen and CCUS, the announcements are timed to provide critical guidance on these emerging areas of opportunity. Clean Industrial Sector Fact Sheet. These new initiatives include: Accelerating Clean Hydrogen. Focus on Clean Procurement.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 6, 2021

Energy The theme of missed opportunities held true with other legislation, notably on efforts to advance clean energy. There are also harmful bills in the legislature that would hamper our state’s move toward a clean energy economy, including SB119 and HB637. Visit PEC’s Audio Room for the latest podcasts.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 20, 2021

Noon. -- Triblive: Several Steps To Be Taken Before Water Supply Can Be Deemed Safe For McKeesport’s Residents -- PA Resources Council : October 14 - 2021 Awards Celebration. Ballroom At Ellis Preserve, Newtown Square. Sponsorship Opportunities Available. -- Dept.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This is despite the fact that emissions for coal – largely by China and India – have been the biggest driver of recent carbon emissions, accounting for 40% of the total in 2021. The communication cites a 2021 report from the Forest Survey of India which claims the country’s forest cover has expanded.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2022

3 Hearing On Proposed Fracking Wastewater Regulations Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calls For Greater Investments To Reduce Pollution As Number Of Impaired Streams Increases In PA DEP Announces $3.5 24 On Bill To Use Some American Rescue Plan Funding To Clean Up Water Pollution Senate Committee Set To Meet Jan. Meeting Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

Driven by emissions from power generation and industrial activity — activity that generates jobs and economic opportunity for southwestern Pennsylvania — our greenhouse gas emissions, on a per capita basis, are about 50% higher than elsewhere in the state or country. At the same time, we are making progress in reducing our carbon footprint.

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