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New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals

E2 Law Blog

Policymakers and stakeholders have long advocated for updating the Zoning Resolution, which was enacted in 1961, to facilitate modern green technologies such as solar panels and electric vehicles. Local Law 154’s requirements will apply to new buildings submitting a DOB application for approval of construction documents as of July 1, 2027.

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The Bumper Crop of New State Climate Policies Since July.

Legal Planet

Colorado The state’s Air Quality Control Commission approved guidelines for the measurement and verification of oil and gas methane emissions, becoming the latest state to set stricter standards for tracking the potent greenhouse gas. Maine Maine adopted legislation calling for the state to procure 3 GW of offshore wind power by 2040.