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December 26, 2024

Environmental & Social Justice

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NY Targets Bronx Neighborhood as Part of Clean Transit Program
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the winners of funding from the state’s Clean Transportation Prizes program, including a project in the Bronx's Hunts Point.
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New Jersey Targets Port Cargo-handling Emissions
New Jersey is tackling carbon and other air pollution at its ports with new rules aimed at promoting the adoption of electric equipment for moving cargo.
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Winds of Climate Change Policy Sweep Through West in 2021
Western states produced a whirlwind of climate initiatives last year, advancing numerous bills and regulations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut Governor’s Order on Climate Sets Stage for Federal Funding
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed an executive order on climate with directives related to transportation, buildings, resilience, jobs and land use.
BMW Group
Here’s the Top Decarbonization Challenge for the Northeast in 2022
With Northeast states backing out of joining TCI-P, states now have a major funding gap for their plans to clean up the transportation sector.
The Brattle Group
New York Set to Start Building Big in 2022
New York will start turning policy into infrastructure in 2022, with construction of a major transmission line and the first of several offshore wind projects.
NYDPS
NY Officials Approve Draft Climate Action Plan
New York officials on Monday approved a draft scoping plan that lays out the steps needed to achieve the emission limits set by the CLCPA.
EPA
EPA Rules Will Slash Vehicle Emissions, Rev up EV Market by 2026
EPA chief Michael Regan rolled out tough new vehicle emissions standards, saying that getting the light-duty fleet to an average of 40 mpg by 2026 is doable.
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NJ Greenlights Incentives for Multi-dwelling EV Chargers
In its final meeting of 2021, the New Jersey BPU moved ahead with actions to put more EV chargers in minority and low-income communities.
NYC Council
NYC to Ban Natural Gas in New Buildings Beginning 2024
New York City Council voted to ban the use of natural gas for heating or hot water in new construction or renovations beginning in 2024.

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