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July 30, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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Biden Invokes Defense Production Act for Critical Minerals
President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to step up the production of rare minerals critical to his administration's clean energy goals.
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Nevada Joins Multistate Effort to Electrify Trucks, Buses
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed on to a multistate agreement to work toward a goal of 100% sales of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks by 2050.
Atlantic Council
Global Energy Forum Grapples with Ukraine Invasion, Renewable Future
The need for energy security in the wake of the Ukraine war dominated the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi as much as climate change.
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CARB: Calif. Must Double Annual Solar Build to Meet GHG Goals
California must more than double the amount of solar capacity built each year compared to its previous maximum build rate to reach net zero by 2045, CARB said.
International Energy Agency
Overheard at IEA Ministerial Wrap-up on Finance, Industry, Minerals
Delegates tackled issues related to private finance, industrial sector emissions and security for critical minerals at IEA’s 2022 Ministerial in Paris.
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Maryland Clean Energy Bills Pass 1st Hurdle on Crossover Day
With less than three weeks to go until the end of the session, Maryland legislators have advanced several significant clean energy bills.
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Shell CEO: Sector-based Mandates Critical for Global Energy Transition
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said at IEA’s Ministerial in Paris that clean technology mandates can give customers affordable products for the energy transition.
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Winners and Losers Among Washington Climate Bills
A bill to impose a fee on banks investing in fossil fuels was among the biggest losers in the recent Washington state legislative session.
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CARB to Replenish Zero-emission Truck Fund with $430M
California has sweetened the pot for a popular incentive program intended to fuel the purchase of zero-emissions trucks.
Atlantic Council
First Movers Coalition: Business Driving Decarbonization
The Atlantic Council hosted representatives of two members of the First Movers Coalition, Ørsted and United Airlines, for a discussion about their goals.

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