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July 29, 2024

Equity & Economics

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Transportation and Climate Initiative Finalizes Model Rule
The Transportation and Climate Initiative released its program Model Rule with updates based on stakeholder input on the draft model rule released in March.
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Mass. Must Involve Public in Energy Transition, Expert Says
Mass. AG Maura Healey’s office organized a panel of policy experts to help regulators think about how they will manage a declining fossil fuel system.
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Pedal to the Metal: Reports Call for Massive Acceleration in EV Adoption
Zeroing out transportation emissions by 2050 will require getting 218 million EVs on the road worldwide by 2030. Business as usual won't work, BNEF says. 
‘Disorderly’ Move to Net Zero will Sting Economy, Report Says
A new report from Oxford Economics says that a "disorderly transition" to net-zero emissions could result in severe economic impacts.
Engagement on Justice, Equity Challenges Vt. Climate Plan Timeline
Vermont Climate Council is concerned it won't have time for proper public dialogue on equity to inform the state's climate plan.
Sweeping Nev. Energy Bill Passes Senate Unopposed
A bill that proponents say will help Nevada “capture its place in the new energy economy” unanimously passed the state Senate on Friday.
Nonprofit Plans River-source Geothermal in Eastern Mass.
The Home Energy Efficiency Team wants to use thermal energy from Massachusetts' Merrimack River to heat homes, an alternative to natural gas.
NJ Puts up $5 Million for Clean Energy Job Training
New Jersey is spending $5 million on two programs to train and educate wind energy and energy efficiency workers in a partnership with PSE&G.
‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
Report: Green Banks in US Spur $7B in Investments Since 2011
The American Green Bank Consortium's 21 members incited $1.7 billion in investments last year with $442 million of funds.

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