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December 24, 2024

State and Local Policy

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Massachusetts Gives Itself Good Grades in Climate Report Card
Massachusetts's first-ever "Climate Report Card" found that all of the state’s sectors are “on track” for their 2025 decarbonization targets. 
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NJ Farmers See Economic Benefit in Dual-use Solar Plan
The dual-use solar pilot program could help provide a much needed revenue flow for New Jersey's struggling farms, proponents say.
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Cap-and-trade Subject of Employment Claim Against Wash.
A recently retired state economist has filed a claim against Washington, alleging he was ordered not to include cap-and-trade costs in a revenue forecast, leading to him to leave his position with the agency
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Whitmer Signs Climate Bills, Including 100% ‘Clean Energy’ Goal
The bills codify many of the Michigan governor's climate goals, such as giving the Public Service Commission power to approve sites for new large-scale renewable energy projects and a 100 % clean energy goal of 2040
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CARB to Consider Transferable ZEV Truck Credits
CARB is exploring whether zero-emission truck credits that manufacturers earn under the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation should be transferable among states.
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NJ Launches 2nd Solicitation Under Solar Incentive Program
New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities launched its second attempt to solicit solar projects at a price the agency considers acceptable to ratepayers, driven by the hope that the high costs that derailed a similar solicitation earlier this year have subsided.
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Lamont Withdraws Connecticut’s 2035 EV Mandate
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont withdrew regulations that would have required all new vehicles sold in the state to be non-emitting by 2035.
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Overheard at CHESSA Solar Focus Conference
Panelists warned that misalignment of technology, regulation and market forces could result in missed opportunities for Maryland to hit its nation-leading climate goals.
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Connecticut Issues Storage RFI Aimed at Vehicle Electrification
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued a request for information regarding energy storage for diesel vehicles.
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NJ Committee Mulls Making 100% Clean Energy by 2035 Law
The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee took testimony on a bill that would put into law the state’s goal to reach 100% clean energy by 2035.

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