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How the Tides have Shifted for Virginia Energy Policy in 2020

Vermont Law

which set a 30% renewable energy goal by 2030 and a 100% carbon-free goal by 2050 for Virginia. Also, under energy efficiency, utilities must achieve energy savings that increase to 2% a year by 2027. to reduce statewide electric carbon emissions by 30 percent by 2030. [1]. This past September Governor Northam enacted.

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

This programme should mobilise “at least €1 trillion of sustainable investments ” until 2030. To do so, this mechanism will mobilise at least €100 billion in investments over the period 2021-2027 (p.1). The financial part of this Green Deal is the European Green Deal Investment Plan (EGDIP) , revealed on 14 January 2020.