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September 8, 2024

State and Local Policy

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Solar Industry Pushes for Bigger Incentives from NJ Program
Solar advocates urged the New Jersey BPU to maintain or increase incentives offered for new solar installations under a key program.
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New York State Clean Energy Jobs Hit Record High in 2021
New York’s clean energy sector reached record-high employment in 2021, rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic much further than the general workforce.
U.S. National Park Service
CARB Prepares Launch of $13M E-bike Incentive Program
The California Air Resources Board is getting close to finalizing details of its electric bicycle incentive program, expected to launch in early 2023.
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Mass. Clean Heat Report Sidesteps Ban on New Gas Installations
A new report by the Massachusetts Commission on Clean Heat lays out a detailed roadmap for reducing buildings’ carbon footprint.
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NECEC Scores Another Victory in Maine’s Highest Court
Maine’s high court issued another favorable ruling for the New England Clean Energy Connect project, which analysts say has "resuscitated [its] viability."
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Ohio Lawmakers Envision a State Nuclear Development Authority
Ohio lawmakers appear to be on track to create an authority that would promote the state as a center for new nuclear research and development.
Montgomery County Council
Montgomery County, Md. Passes Building Electrification Law
Maryland’s largest county passed the state’s strongest building electrification law, requiring most new construction be carbon-neutral.
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PNNL: ‘Households Do Not Make Rational Decisions’ on EE Upgrades
Comfort and safety — not cost or environmental impact — is the top driver for people considering energy efficiency upgrades, according to a new PNNL study.
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NJ Backs $20 Million Spend on Tx Link for Offshore Wind Port
The New Jersey EDA voted to back a $20 million purchase agreement with Atlantic City Electricity to ensure the utility avoids potential supply chain delays.
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NY Slaps Moratorium on Certain Crypto Mining Permits
Citing climate risks, New York imposed the nation’s first moratorium on permitting new crypto mining operations powered by fossil fuel generation.

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