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September 7, 2024

Federal Policy

Duke Energy
Slimmed-down DOE Budget Wins House Subcommittee Vote
DOE had its 2022 budget request trimmed down by $1.1 billion by the House Appropriations Committee’s Energy and Water Development Subcommittee.
Bipartisan Policy Center
Overheard: Buttigieg on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke online with Bipartisan Policy Center President Jason Grumet about the recent bipartisan infrastructure deal.
NREL
NREL: International Tx Critical for Emission Reductions, Resource Adequacy
The U.S. and Canada signed an MOU on grid expansion collaboration and released a report promoting a massive buildout of transmission across North America.
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Report: Value Chains, Human Rights Trend in Global Climate Change Litigation
Since the signing of the Paris Agreement, court cases related to climate change exceed 1,000 globally, with clear trends around human rights and value chains.
Drought.gov
Energy Tech, Climate Key Themes at Western Governors’ Meeting
Biden administration officials met with Western governors to discuss the region's pressing topics, including energy technology, drought and wildfires.
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Companies Must Disclose Financial Climate Risks, Attorneys General Say
A coalition of attorneys general are demanding that the SEC require companies to disclose their GHG emissions annually, as well as any mitigation plans.
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IRS Extends ITC, PTC Safe Harbor
Citing the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS extended the time that wind and solar developers have to complete their projects and qualify for tax credits.
Senate Democrats
Sen. Markey Fights for Climate, Clean Energy Funding via Reconciliation
Sen. Ed Markey is joining Democrats in a plan to use budget reconciliation for funding programs that address the climate crisis.
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Connecticut Announces New EV Incentives, Federal Grant for Electric Buses
Connecticut’s EV program got a two-pronged boost with the announcement of improvements to a consumer rebate program and the award of a federal grant.
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Can New Laws Overcome Transmission Permitting Roadblocks?
A House panel heard testimony on Democratic proposals to address cost allocation problems and increase federal authority over siting of transmission lines.

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