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New York State Proposes ‘Rapid Act’ and Other Bill to Aid in Transition to Renewable Energy and Away From Natural Gas

E2 Law Blog

Affordable Gas Transition Act (AGTA) While the RAPID Act focuses on supporting renewable electricity infrastructure development, AGTA represents the Hochul Administration’s attempt to facilitate a transition away from natural gas. However, AGTA endeavors to decelerate further expansion of the natural gas system.

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NRDC: PJM Interconnection Delays In Queue To Approve Renewable Energy Projects Threatens State Transition To Clean Energy; PJM Has Approved 35,000 MW Of Renewables

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On May 18, the Natural Resources Defense Council released a new report illustrating how the PJM Interconnection plans to speed up the queue for new generation projects will likely be insufficient for states committed to renewable portfolio standard requirements. Read more here.] Click Here for a copy of the report.

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9th Circuit Chills Municipal Government Efforts to Ban Natural Gas for Cooking, Heating

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There have been a series of recent high-profile legislative actions and media articles concerning attempts to ban natural gas appliances or natural gas service to consumers over alleged safety and air pollution issues. On April 17, 2023, in California Restaurant Association v. Berkeley , a three-judge panel of the U.S.

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FRESH, August 9, 2022: Unmonitored Ag May Account for Majority of Lake Erie Manure Pollution

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A new report gives New York a failing grade for its flood risk disclosure laws. On average, previously flooded homes have an annual expected loss of $3,000, according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The EPA raises concerns over the climate impact of a proposed Wisconsin natural gas plant.

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August 21 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Of Health Apologizes For Not Listening To Communities Suffering Health Impacts From Shale Gas Development; New Health Study Results ‘Just The Tip Of The Iceberg’ Post-Gazette Editorial: Who Pays For Natural Gas Development’s Harm? 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 16; Public Comments Accepted Thru Oct. 12 DCNR: Nov.

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January 29 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

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Gov. Shapiro’s Work Group Concludes A Cap-And-Invest Carbon Pollution Regulation Program Would Be Optimal Approach To Reducing Greenhouse Emissions From Power Plants; Scale Up Solar Energy

PA Environment Daily

Members agree that any cap-and-invest program should include policy levers and investment strategies which help avoid any potential emissions leakage, higher localized pollution, increased energy costs, and job loss.