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December 23, 2024

Environmental & Social Justice

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FERC Gets Advice, Criticism on Environmental Justice
FERC received passionate testimony from panelists at its roundtable on incorporating environmental justice and equity into its infrastructure permitting.
New York DEC
NY Climate Justice Panel Sets Disadvantaged Community Criteria
More than one third of New York's census tracts will be designated as DACs, prioritizing them for resources as the state advances its clean energy transition.
ChargePoint
DOT Opens New Round of IIJA Funding for EV Chargers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new round of funding aimed at putting EV chargers “particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.”
U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
WRI Webinar: Permitting Laws for Clean Energy Need Improvement
Speakers at a WRI webinar said any updates to permitting necessary to meet long-term clean energy goals need to leave key environmental protections in place.
CJWG
NY CJWG Poised to Select a 35% DAC Coverage Threshold
The New York Climate Justice Working Group appears ready to designate 35% of New York’s 2020 census tracts as disadvantaged communities.
Shutterstock
Rhode Island PUC Grapples with Future of Gas
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission held a conference on issues surrounding natural gas distribution infrastructure as the state moves toward net zero.
New York state Governor's Office
NY Budget Plan Details Cap-and-invest Proposal
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a legislative framework for the cap-and-invest program she is proposing to help the state meet its GHG-reduction goals.
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Hochul Highlights Cap and Invest in State of the State Address
Gov. Kathy Hochul shared what her energy and environmental priorities will be in the coming year, including implementing an economywide cap-and-invest program.
NJ Retools Electric MHD Truck Charger Proposal
A revised New Jersey BPU straw proposal would provide extra support for private fleets that put chargers in overburdened communities.
CARB
CARB Eyes Another Busy Year for Climate Policy
California agency to approve new emission rules on heavy-duty vehicles, refine LCFS and consider establishing a permanent environmental justice committee.

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