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July 3, 2024

Environmental & Social Justice

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US Cities’ Progress on Clean Energy Rebounds in 2021
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy released its City Clean Energy Scorecard, with San Francisco for the first time claiming the top spot.
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NJ Legislators Back Alternatives to Electric Heat
New Jersey legislators backed a bill Monday that would prevent state agencies from requiring buildings to use electric heating.
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California Energy Commission Approves $500M for EV Charger Incentive Programs
The California Energy Commission has approved allocating up to $500 million in grant funding for electric vehicle charging incentive programs.
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Vermont Energy Plan Targets 100% Zero-emission Car Sales by 2035
Transitioning to 100% ZEV sales in Vermont will be a challenge, as 85% of its passenger vehicle sales are currently higher-priced SUV and truck models.
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NY Predicts 200K+ New Clean Energy Jobs by 2030
New York officials report that clean energy jobs will increase by more than 200,000 this decade and by nearly 350,000 by midcentury.
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NV Energy Gets Green Light for $100M EV Charger Plan
Nevada regulators have approved NV Energy’s $100 million plan for a network of electric vehicle charging sites throughout the state.
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Vermont Climate Council Adopts ‘Initial Climate Action Plan’
The Vermont Climate Council voted 19-4 to adopt an Initial Climate Action Plan with the expectation that it will update it next year.
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EJ Comm. Wants CARB GHG Plan to Cover Pesticides
Environmental groups have been urging the California Air Resources Board to include pesticide reduction strategies in its 2022 climate change scoping plan.
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Conn. Environmental Advocates Urge Continued Commitment to TCI-P
Connecticut Environmental advocates vow to maintain pressure on lawmakers to pass enabling legislation for the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program.
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Lamont’s TCI-P Reversal Surprises Environmental Advocates, Lawmakers
Gov. Ned Lamont said he would not pursue the TCI-P next year, arguing that rising gas prices make the enabling legislation “a pretty tough rock to push."

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