Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

The November 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, includes an $8 billion “regional clean hydrogen hubs” program that charges the Department of Energy (DOE) with the development of at least four hydrogen hubs to advance the nation’s clean hydrogen sector.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Additionally, long-term energy plans consider how utilities will operate their existing power generating facilities and what type of new facilities they might build and when. DTE’s goal is to reach “net-zero” emissions by 2050 while reducing its carbon emissions from 2005 levels 65 percent by 2028, 85 percent by 2035, and 90 percent by 2040.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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Clean Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2021

In December 2018, after having successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector by 53.3%, a majority of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) jurisdictions announced plans to design a program to address carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Acknowledging that the United States is a leading contributor to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has committed to cutting US emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Read more here. percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here.

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Legal Planet

JANUARY 8, 2024

The changes target emissions from the production and transport of building materials like concrete, steel, insulation and wood. In 2026, the threshold will drop to 50,000 square feet. In July, the governor signed six bills to expand clean energy and energy efficiency programs and environmental protections in Michigan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Senate Bill 501 (Laughlin-R-Erie, Haywood-D-Montgomery) and House Bill 1080 (Quinn-R-Delaware, Herrin-D-Chester) to raise the mandate for solar energy from 0.5 percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Read more here. percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

Key provisions include-- -- Clean Energy Investments: $30 billion for solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, geothermal plants and advanced nuclear reactors, including tax credits over 10 years. Senate Climate, Energy and Healthcare bill-- “With today’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency -- Rep. -- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

Transformative investments in clean energy transmission, EV, and hydrogen infrastructure through provisions incorporated in the Energy Infrastructure Act ( S. Reduction of Truck Emissions at Ports. The bill includes $150 million to reduce carbon emissions at ports. Division D—ENERGY.

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Perciasepe said the administration would likely include efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, the next generation of regulations for vehicle emissions, and the likelihood of new clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits. Carbon emissions ‘will drop just 40% by 2050 with countries’ current pledges’ – The Guardian.

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ESA

JUNE 14, 2021

Bill increases authorized funding for the National Science Foundation to $29 billion by FY 2026. This bill creates a new technology directorate at the National Science Foundation and increases NSF’s overall authorized funding level to $29 billion by fiscal year (FY) 2026. In this issue: Senate Passes U.S. Scientist Elected to Congress.

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