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

E2 Law Blog

The changes are designed to support a renewable energy grid, make buildings more energy efficient, support the use of electric vehicles, and reduce waste and stormwater runoff. Create the newly defined use “energy infrastructure equipment” (EIE), and add it to Use Groups 4, 6, and 14 (ZR 12-10, 22-14, 32-15, 32-23).

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China displays low-carbon tech at the Winter Olympics?

A Greener Life

They have deployed energy-saving technologies such as low-carbon building materials including recycled cement, and what they call smart snowmaking which uses 20% less water than traditional technologies. Fully powered by renewable energy. .” The Games take place in 25 venues, 13 of which are newly built.

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DOE Proposes to Expand the Fast-Track Lane for Certain Clean Energy Projects–But Excludes Wind

Law Columbia

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a proposed rule to expedite the environmental review process for certain renewable energy infrastructure projects through the use of categorical exclusions.

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Op-ed: We can grow the economy, strengthen security — and reduce emissions

Cresforum

In the Unites States’ march to transition to clean energy and reduce greenhouse gasses, resilience may be the most important word to summarize 2021. Nine months after the pandemic first upended lives and the economy, the market fundamentals for clean energy looked unstoppable. And while emissions have slightly risen, the U.S.

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law Blog

9 ), which provides for the overhaul of the state’s climate laws, the establishment of net-zero greenhouse gas emission goals, increase of requirements for purchasing offshore wind energy, the creation of renewable energy jobs, and several other climate-related provisions. [6] Senate Bill 119 ( S. 1] [link]. [2]

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Survey of Proposed Legislation Across the States Affecting the Energy Industry in 2021

The Energy Law Blog

9 ), which provides for the overhaul of the state’s climate laws, the establishment of net-zero greenhouse gas emission goals, increase of requirements for purchasing offshore wind energy, the creation of renewable energy jobs, and several other climate-related provisions. [6] 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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What could we do with $120 billion to protect the ocean and fight climate change?

Ocean Conservancy

UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated that we’re in a “ code red for humanity ” and called for an end to fossil fuel production and exploration, along with a massive transition to renewable energy, to mitigate climate change. Offshore wind power is a key ocean-based climate solution that we need to invest in.