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Energy & Climate CounselFoley Hoag LLP Amendments to Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Standard Finalized, Accelerating Progress Towards Decarbonization of the State’s Electricity Sector

Law and Environment

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that proposed amendments to the state’s Clean Energy Standard (CES) were finalized earlier this month without substantive changes from draft language initially proposed by the agencies in April 2022.

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Ontario is selling our Clean Energy Credit out from under us

Enviromental Defense

Last week, on Monday November 14, as part of its Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review , the Ontario government officially announced it would be developing a voluntary clean energy credit (CEC) registry. million between 2022 and 2026. We lose our claim to clean electricity . This plan is a total sham, in so many ways. .

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China’s Stock Exchanges to Plan Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Big Companies

Clean Energy Law

In response to climate change, the Guidelines mandate the disclosure of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while the reporting of Scope 3 GHG emissions remains voluntary. Timeline for Implementation The Guidelines are set to apply to the fiscal year of 2025, meaning that Regulated Entities must publish SDRs by April 30, 2026.

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Climate Policy: What’s Happening at the State Level?

Legal Planet

Last month, DOE solicited applications from states to develop clean energy projects. Under the Clean Air Act, California has the unique ability to set its own standards for tailpipe emissions from new vehicles, including greenhouse gases. The Inflation Reduction Act provides another important source of state funding.

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University Of Pittsburgh, Vesper Energy Cut Ribbon On New 20-Megawatt Solar Energy Facility Near Pittsburgh Airport

PA Environment Daily

Geoffrey Pyatt, assistant secretary for energy resources at the U.S. Department of State and strong advocate for the importance of clean energy cooperation at the local, state, federal and global levels, is also touring the new facility later that day. Click Here for a video tour of the project while it was under construction.

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UK Government Announces New Import Carbon Pricing Mechanism

Clean Energy Law

The UK ETS puts a price on greenhouse gases emitted by domestic producers, through a “cap-and-trade” system, in which total carbon emissions and allowances under the scheme are capped. Following the transitional phase, the full EU CBAM will be phased in from 1 January 2026.

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Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority To Buy More Wind Energy From Western PA Energy Consortium

PA Environment Daily

On August 9, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced it would be committing to the purchase of wind power and the use of clean energy to support the production and operations of water services. PWSA holds the largest share at 30% of the total, underlining our strong commitment to sustainable energy practices. “It