PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

During its final public meeting for 2023, the Public Utility Commission continued a tradition of highlighting major accomplishments over the past year. New PUC Leadership During 2023, following the departure of its longtime Chairman, the PUC welcomed a new Chairman and Vice Chair. Hafner, and the Bureau of Consumer Services, Lori Mohr.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

It’s immediately clear how fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can help reduce emissions; eliminating gasoline and tailpipes in favor of increasingly clean electricity helps limit both climate change and air pollution. Plug-in hybrids are a bit more complicated. BEV or PHEV?

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% from other sources. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

“Today marks an important step in the process of allowing flexible, distributed resources to participate in the reliability of the electric system through markets at PJM,” noted PUC Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow this morning, in a joint statement with PUC Chairman Stephen M. Documents related to this rulemaking can be found at PUC Docket No.:

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released long-awaited final guidance on its process to designate National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (commonly referred to as “NIETCs,” pronounced NIT-sees).

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The amendments are intended to accelerate progress towards decarbonization of the electricity sector and further ensure the state meets its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The CES, first enacted in 2017, requires retail sellers of electricity in Massachusetts to provide increasing quantities of clean electricity over time.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Public Utility Commission published notice in the January 20 PA Bulletin it will hold a February 1 virtual meeting of stakeholders on the issue of proposed rules for distributed energy resources participation in wholesale electricity markets. 28, 2024, detailing any changes or additions needed to PUC regulations or policy statements.

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued proposed regulations , published in the Federal Register Dec. 26, 2023, applicable to clean hydrogen production facilities. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 3, 2023

Sales of new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in California hit new highs in the first quarter of 2023. More than 16 percent of new cars sold this year are fully electric plug-ins. In the first three months of 2023, more than 30% of all new car sales were ZEVs in Alameda, Santa Clara, Marin, and San Mateo counties.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Golden State has adopted a slew of climate change laws over the past twenty years, and an even greater number of regulations. Effectively prohibited California utilities from using electricity from coal-fired generation. 2023 SB 253. To help you keep track, here is a timeline of California’s most important actions.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How would that change if I hopped on the electric bus route at the end of my block? Even when accounting for pollution from electricity generation, electric trucks can significantly reduce air pollution and get us on a better track to addressing climate change.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

On November 29, the Public Utility Commission again alerted consumers that many natural gas and electric utilities are adjusting their energy supply prices on December 1 and reminding households to understand those changes, explore options to manage winter energy bills, and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss affordability programs. cents to 10.46

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Canadian auto industry receives significant taxpayer subsidies to build electric vehicle battery plants. Regulating zero-emission vehicle supply is the only way to ensure Canadians are the first to access the zero-emission vehicles we are paying to help build.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 19, 2023

In late April, California air regulators are poised to pass one of the most meaningful regulations to reduce pollution from commercial trucks, vans, and buses. A full transition to electric drayage truck operations in 2035. After 2036, all new MHDVs sold in California will be electric. There are more than 1.8

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

One thing was clear – conference attendees were ready and waiting for climate-aligned financial regulation, but something is holding up progress. Conference participants called for two crucial pieces of regulation from the government. The calls for action keep coming. Canada’s climate goals depend on it.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This action follows the review and analysis of two rounds of public comment on matters related to electric storage, received from more than 30 organizations, advocates, utilities, state agencies, customer groups, and other interested parties. 6 Online Program [PaEN] [Posted: September 22, 2023] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 22, 2023

On July 22, the Governor’s Office published an update to the Regulatory Agenda of regulations in development that included a new annual permit fee for unconventional shale gas operations and a schedule for the release of updated waste and other environmental standards for conventional oil and gas drilling. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

On February 24, the state Department of Transportation announced it will begin accepting applications for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants on March 27. An updated Round 1 Notice of Funding Opportunity will be released by PennDOT on March 13 based on the final regulations the Federal Highway Administration released.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

These include jobs in battery and electric component manufacturing, charging infrastructure construction, and electricity generation. -- $2.3 Getting more electric heavy-duty vehicles on the road will also greatly benefit the communities who live near busy roads and highways and bear the brunt of transportation pollution.” “ACT

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In 2023, the court issued two major decisions relating to climate change. The first case, In re Hawaii Electric Co. The second 2023 case, Honolulu v. The Hawaiian Supreme Court has been forging new paths in environmental law that may lead the way for other courts in years to come. Environmental rights.

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E2 Law Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Greenberg Traurig cordially invites you to join a webinar focusing on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Regulation. Thursday, June 8, 2023 10-11 a.m. ET | 4-5 p.m.

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Law Columbia

JUNE 27, 2023

On June 14, 2023, the U.S. Direct pay – which is already in effect as of January 1, 2023 – allows tax-exempt entities, including local governments, to claim the value of certain clean energy and other tax credits as a cash payment, rather than as an offset to tax liability that they do not have.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 28, 2023

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Environmental Defence experts on climate change, climate finance, Just Transition, clean transportation and, safeguarding freshwater react to the Federal 2023 budget, released today.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After a landmark 2022—a record $54 billion committed to climate spending and legislation that codified the state’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2045 and 90 percent clean electricity by 2035—a significantly gloomier budget forecast gave rise to fears that California’s climate programs would take a hit.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 11, 2022

To accomplish this the law advances everything from “food residuals” and organic materials diversion, a new environmental justice litmus test, a solar panel “recovery, reuse, and recycling working group,” an electric school bus mandate, recognizes “nuclear power” as a carbon free energy source, and much, much more.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. By the end of 2023, Changi Airport generated approximately 4% of its 2019 electricity consumption [ii] through solar power deployment.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2023

On March 20, the Public Utility Commission strongly encourages residents across Pennsylvania to #SaveInPA – exploring electric power shopping options which could result in substantial savings on the energy portion of their monthly electric bills, especially during high-usage times. Read more here. That figure is in addition to the 1.2

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 20, 2023

For the first time ever, the CER, an independent energy regulatory agency, has modelled a net-zero scenario in their Energy Futures 2023 report – and what they found is no surprise. CER clearly shows that renewable energy and electricity are becoming the new backbone of Canada’s energy systems. To keep global average temperature to 1.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation, but indicated they have no plans to address the problems caused by counter-productive subsidies for manure biomethane. California’s transportation fuel policy is knee deep in cow poop, and it’s not a good look.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Electric trucks are ready for work We’ll need to tackle these issues from many fronts, and one promising avenue is electrifying our trucks and buses. There are currently over 100 models of electric trucks available or coming in the next two years in the US, made by over 40 manufacturers. The short answer is yes.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2023

. -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the December 23 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Proposed Policy Statement requesting public comment on proposed guidelines for electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging. Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations? Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 18, 2023

On May 18, the Public Utility Commission formally began the process of drafting a policy statement on electric utility rate design for electric vehicle (EV) charging, following the review of comments submitted by concerned parties and the recommendations of the Commission’s EV Charging Rate Design Working Group. P-2022-3030743.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 26, 2024

1, 2023, declaring the RGGI rulemaking void. In December 2023, the DEP initiated an appeal of the decision to the state’s Supreme Court by filing a notice of appeal. The Commonwealth Court issued an Order on Nov.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The PUC investigation and rulemaking process will examine PUC regulations and potential regulatory changes related to DERs and examine the upcoming impact of federal rules allowing DER participation in the wholesale energy market, to ensure that Pennsylvania is not left behind. Documents related to this issue can be found at PUC Docket No.:

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Law Columbia

MAY 24, 2023

New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting , a lawsuit challenging the state’s March 2021 regulations for siting and permitting major renewable energy facilities. Lawsuit Challenging ORES’s Regulations In March 2021, ORES promulgated regulations to implement the new siting process, as required by statute.

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E2 Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

and Latin America offices from the Environmental Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in The Legal 500 United States 2023 Guide and The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 Guide. Brill Industry Focus > Energy > Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas Orange County Diedre A. Thirty attorneys in 13 U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2023

On August 23, the PJM Interconnection Critical Issue Fast Path Resource Adequacy stakeholder group heard testimony and suggestions on the issue of making electricity market changes to address nonperformance of natural gas and other generators during emergencies and events like Winter Storm Elliot in December. Read more here. Read more here.

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