Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 18, 2024

But hydrogen can be cleanly produced and, with the right guardrails in place, that clean hydrogen can then be used to clean up polluting parts of the economy that can’t readily convert to running on renewable electricity. Otherwise, hydrogen will slow the clean energy transition, not speed it. the “three pillars”).

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But we are learning how the president’s message is landing with voters ahead of the critical 2024 election. It’s crucial that we diagnose this disconnect now so that voters who care about climate change are activated in the 2024 election. It’s too soon for a definitive answer to that big question. The Pitch It ain’t for lack of trying!

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Law and Environment

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Analyze the best use of ratepayer funds currently allocated to Mass Save and accelerate work to establish a decarbonization clearinghouse by 2024 to ensure timely achievement of building emissions reduction mandates. Publish an annual report card on the Commonwealth’s progress to achieve mandated greenhouse gas emission reductions.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley told the House Appropriations Committee funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Program will be in the red by Fall and an “all sectors” greenhouse gas reduction program will not be recommended to implement the PA Climate Change Action Plan. It wasn't something that we're pushing.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Shapiro’s offer to work on legislation to make the electric grid more reliable, diversify Pennsylvania’s energy generation, lower energy costs for ratepayers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. PJM expects to clear another 26 GW of capacity in 2024 and 46 GW of new generation in 2025. Five years ago when Gov.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just finalized its Phase 3 greenhouse gas regulation as a part of the administration’s plan to decarbonize the transportation sector. The Phase 3 regulation will cut new greenhouse gas emissions from trucks in 2032 by 32 to 62 percent for vocational trucks (e.g.,

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 20, 2023

On December 15, 2023, IRS published Notice 2024-06 , a brief but important guidance on Section 40B, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”). The guidance establishes a safe harbor for SAF that generates RINs under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program (“RFS”).

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. -- DEP Posted FY 2024-25 Budget Hearing Materials -- DCNR FY 2024-25 State Budget Legislative Materials House next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule -- (..)

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Vermont Law

DECEMBER 18, 2023

VJEL Newsroom Announcing VJEL's 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List By VJEL December 18, 2023 The Vermont Journal of Environmental Law (VJEL) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Top 10 Environmental Watch List. But these vehicles are killing our planet.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strategies to reduce harmful pollution and address environmental justice concerns, while building the infrastructure, industry, and competitive economy for a clean energy future.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

This plan is projected to save Pennsylvania ratepayers and Pennsylvania households more than $252 million dollars in the first five years alone, lower utility bills, and create a more reliable energy industry, create more jobs, and a cleaner air – that is a win in my book.” Advanced Energy United applauds Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss Governor Shapiro’s 2024-2025 proposed budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). The Governor’s proposed 2024-25 budget invests $630 million for DCNR to continue and expand other core work and initiatives, including: -- $8.5

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 22, 2023

Energy choices are key to climate resilience—but there’s resistance within state government Science tells us the extent and degree of future flooding depends on how fast we can reduce heat trapping emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. New Hampshire’s 2024 climate action plan: redux, revival or redo? We can make a difference.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2024

Green , James Bee , and Kevin Mak On 28 February 2024, the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) introduced regulations for mandatory climate-related disclosures (CRD) (the Regulations). Davies , Farhana Sharmeen , Michael D.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. Of PA [Utilities] -- TribLive: West Deer Twp.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 5, 2022

According to the 2050 Roadmap, on-site combustion of fossil fuels in the residential and commercial building sectors presently accounts for about 27% of statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and the use of these fuels for building heat is the largest end-use contributor to emissions in the building sector.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

City of Berkeley , addressing whether the federal Energy Policy and Conservation Act invalidates a Berkeley municipal ordinance specifying when natural-gas infrastructure can be extended into new buildings. With an unusually wet 2024 in the forecast, their recommendations remain essential for policymakers. greenhouse gas emissions.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2024

The Guidelines require the largest Chinese public companies to publish high-quality and standardized SDRs, and are open for public comment until February 29, 2024. The guidelines aim to transform China’s approach to ESG by introducing sustainability disclosure rules for large listed companies. By Hui Xu , Paul A.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 13, 2024

Under PACER, 70% of the revenue will be directed back to Pennsylvania residents as a rebate on their electric bill – more than any other cap-and-invest program in the nation – resulting in long-term, price relief on energy costs. Pennsylvania is 45th in the nation in terms of investing in clean energy sources like wind, solar, and hydropower.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Pennsylvania is at a deciding moment in the clean energy transition. Other states in the PJM Interconnection footprint are surpassing the Commonwealth in attracting clean energy generation, manufacturing, and investment, as well as achieving greater grid diversification.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2024

Shapiro’s Offer To Work On Legislation To Make The Electric Grid More Reliable, Diversify Our Energy Sources, Lower Energy Costs For Ratepayers, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Anya Litvak: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 17, 2024

Shapiro: PA Environmental Leaders Praise Energy/Climate Plan -- Senate Republicans Reject Gov. Shapiro Calls For PA Carbon Cap-And-Trade Market, Plus Higher Clean Energy Requirements -- StateImpactPA - Rachel McDevitt: Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

With that commitment, Pennsylvania is leading the nation in getting energy from renewable resources that include solar and wind power, beating out states traditionally known for clean energy like California and Texas.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 15, 2024

Senate Republicans issued statements rejecting his offer to work on legislation to make the electric grid more reliable, diversify Pennsylvania’s energy generation, lower energy costs for ratepayers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Doing something is going to create more energy opportunities across Pennsylvania.”

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 16, 2024

By making it cheaper to find, extract, process, transport and export fossil fuels, subsidies encourage more fossil fuel production, increasing the risk of locking in greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come. Compared to funding for fossil fuels, clean energy stimulus creates nearly three times as many jobs for equivalent investments.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

EPA granted primacy to Louisiana on December 28, 2023, for Class VI wells, effective 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. 2, 2024). [2] 4, 2024). [5]

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Legal Planet

APRIL 22, 2024

Earth Day is a perfect day to register to vote and to make sure people in your life are registered—and fully aware of what’s at stake in Election 2024. Cara Horowitz: US greenhouse gas emissions shrank in 2023, while our economy grew. In Dallas, just 6% voted in recent local elections. population at the time.

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Greenbuilding Law

JANUARY 28, 2024

A broadly accepted common minimum definition for a zero greenhouse gas emissions building, as well as a pathway for verification, is foundational in efforts by public and private entities to transition the building sector to net zero emissions. DOE will accept comments on this request for information until 5 pm ET on February 5, 2024.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Comitta , Minority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. And with PACER, we can do it while supporting job growth, transitioning to clean energy, and saving consumers money on their electricity bills. “We must act now to reduce our carbon emissions for this generation and the next one,” said Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

CO2 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities by burning fossil fuels and contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere. Visit the Washington & Jefferson College’s Center for Energy Policy and Management webpage for more information on programs and initiatives.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

DEP’s Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on February 21 to discuss a proposed scope of work for the 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment and state Climate Action Plan as required by Act 70 of 2008. Wolf: 2021 Climate Impacts Report Projects Pennsylvania Will Be 5.9°

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

On appeal of a strike out decision, the Court gives the plaintiff “his day in court” to argue that corporates owe a common law duty of care in tort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lamb KC and Stephanie Forrest On 7 February 2024, the Supreme Court of New Zealand decided to allow a novel climate change claim to proceed to trial.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 3, 2024

Peoples Natural Gas Rate Increase Background On Issues -- DEP: Oil & Gas Regulatory Program Will Be In The Red By Fall; All Sectors Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program No Go; Update On Permitting Reform [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 28 -- PUC Reminder Of Opportunities To Comment On Proposed 18.7%

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Comitta called for hearings on the failure of the Commonwealth to invest in the state's clean energy infrastructure. At the [Senate Environmental] Committee hearing last week, PJM said, "Pennsylvania's energy is key to the PJM state's transition to a clean energy future." Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

23 Webinar On Solar Energy For Municipalities And Water Authorities [PaEN] -- WHYY - Susan Phillips: An Artist Who Grew Up On The Streets Of Philadelphia Returns With An ‘Optimistic’ Climate Exhibit -- Natural Areas Association: Feb. 27 Webinar Creating An Assessment Method For PA Old-Growth Forests. . -- Save PA Forests Webinar Feb.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

20 To Review 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment, PA Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Climate Action Plan [PaEN] -- Ohio River Valley Institute Feb. Chester County [PaEN] -- DEP Invites Comments On MarkWest Project To Expose 4 Natural Gas Pipelines For 5,500+ Feet Ahead Of Longwall Mining In Donegal Twp., National- $3.28

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist? 8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual -- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Want To Be A Citizen Scientist?

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