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January 11, 2025

Fossil Fuels

Principle Power
Newsom Calls for ‘Bolder’ Climate Action in California
The state agency drawing up California’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 should take “even bolder action” on climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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NARUC Weighs SCOTUS Decision’s Impact on Coal
A NARUC session on carbon emissions from power plants weighed the potential effects of the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. EPA.
D.C. PSC
‘Collaboration and Innovation’ Key for New DC PSC Chair
In an interview, new D.C. PSC Chair Emile Thompson talked about his vision for reaching the district’s goal of cutting GHG emissions in half by 2032.
NECA
Could Hydrogen Supplant Natural Gas in Power Generation?
The Northeast U.S. could meet its winter peak power needs with LNG rather than relying on oil or coal plants, argues a Houston-based entrepreneur.
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US LNG Exports Can Help Domestic Climate Goals, Experts Say
A panel of energy experts discussed LNG in the context of significant shocks to the market’s supply and demand this year.
Senate ENR Committee
Senate Committee Holds First Hearing on Hydrogen Pipeline
Fears that FERC’s pipeline regulations will stymie development of a national hydrogen pipeline system pervaded a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing.
Oregon PUC
Oregon Regulators Grapple with Gas Sector Role in Decarbonization
Oregon officials are grappling with how the natural gas sector will fit into the state’s decarbonization strategy.
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Court Blocks Pennsylvania from Joining RGGI
A Pennsylvania judge blocked Gov. Tom Wolf’s effort to enter RGGI, saying the administration’s plan was a tax that lacked required legislative approval.
JH Kelly
Independent Power Producer Sees Risk from Wash. Cap-and-trade
The non-utility owner of a Washington gas-fired power plant says the facility faces unfair treatment under the state’s pending cap-and-trade program.
Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York Governor Signs Clean Building Codes, Thermal Networks Legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bills relating to clean building codes, thermal energy networks and prevailing wages for renewable energy workers.

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