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Proposed Electrolyzer Requirements for the Hydrogen Tax Credit: Strengths and Risks

Union of Concerned Scientists

Foremost among these is a legal memo from EPA regarding Treasury’s interpretation and implementation of “lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions” in 45V. The proposed regulations require a shift to hourly matching for all hydrogen producers in 2028—including those operating before that date who are allowed to use annual matching in the interim.

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UCS Testimony on the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS supports Treasury’s proposed temporal-matching requirement, with a phase-in of hourly matching by 2028 with no exemptions for legacy producers. Overall approach Treasury has correctly adhered to the statutory text in setting its overall approach to implementation. Hourly matching.

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Guide to the New SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

Capaccio

Keeping this in mind, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for compliance with the new rules. Greenhouse Gas Emissions The rules require large accelerated filers (LAFs) and accelerated filers (AFs) to disclose material Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 ( i.e., electricity, steam, heating, or cooling) greenhouse gas emissions.

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Why the IPCC 7th Assessment Matters

Union of Concerned Scientists

Many would like to see the next assessment reports completed earlier than the typical 6-7 year cycle to better align with the second UNFCCC Global Stocktake due in 2028. While the IPCC is independent of any policymaking, the outputs are critical to inform policy work. What will future meetings look like?

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Emergency? Part 4

Legal Planet

There should be a concerted effort to reach an international agreement for methane reduction, akin to the Kigali Amendment, which phases out another important greenhouse gas – hydrofluorocarbons — with emission reduction dates, enforcement, and funding and technical assistance to help countries meet the targets.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.10.24

PA Environment Daily

Rob Mercuri [Spoiler - PA Legislature] -- Spotlight PA: PA’s Poorest School Districts Were Slated For Funding Boost; Went To School Construction Instead -- WHYY: PA To Begin Using Artificial Intelligence In Operations -- PA Insurance Dept.

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Homer City Coal-Fired Power Plant To Close In Indiana County; Low Price Of Natural Gas, High Price Of Coal, Regulatory Burdens, RGGI Cited As Causes

PA Environment Daily

On top of all these real challenges, Homer City faces the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Pennsylvania’s long stated intention to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The two other large coal-fired plants-- Conemaugh (1,700 MW) and Keystone (1,700 MW)-- announced tentative plans to close in 2028.