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Why the Bay Area’s Zero-Emission Appliance Rule is a Big Deal

Legal Planet

A policy brief published by the Emmett Institute in March 2022 outlines California air districts’ legal authority to adopt these kinds of regulations and suggests policy mechanisms to help ensure the transition to electric appliances is equitable and affordable.

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Statement on IESO Contracting New Polluting Gas Power

Enviromental Defense

Statement from Lana Goldberg, Ontario Climate Program Manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – It is irresponsible for the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to be procuring new polluting gas plants in the midst of a climate crisis.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 11.8.22

PA Environment Daily

Coal-Fired Power Capacity Retired By End Of 2029 As A Result Of Competition With Natural Gas, Renewables PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- PennLive: Jury Selection Begins For Trial Of Cumberland County Woman Accused Of Crimes Related To Assault On U.S. 9 Webinar: Tackling The Next Half Century Of Water Challenges.

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Toronto Mayoral By-election on June 26th is Vital to the Future of Ontario’s Environment

Enviromental Defense

The provincial government continues to attack Ontario’s environmental protections and force sprawl onto farms and natural areas, rather than address the need for new homes in our communities.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. On the same day at COP28, the Indian government submitted its third “National Communication” to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). billion tonnes by 2029-2030.

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Effective Immediately, California Energy Commission Jurisdiction Expands to Include Non-Thermal Projects Greater Than 50 MW

Renewable + Law

The bill establishes a CEC siting certification process for solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind facilities with a generating capacity of 50 MW or more and energy storage systems capable of storing 200 MW hours or more of electricity. Local governments could seek fees related to their review of and input on the AFC.

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Effective Immediately, California Energy Commission Jurisdiction Expands to Include Non-Thermal Projects Greater Than 50 MW

Renewable + Law

The bill establishes a CEC siting certification process for solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind facilities with a generating capacity of 50 MW or more and energy storage systems capable of storing 200 MW hours or more of electricity. Local governments could seek fees related to their review of and input on the AFC.

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