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September 9, 2024

State and Local Policy

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Midwest Governors Form Clean Hydrogen Coalition
Seven Midwest governors announced the creation of the Midwestern Hydrogen Coalition to accelerate clean hydrogen’s production and use.
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Pa. Steps up EV Incentives as Federal NEVI Funding Arrives
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded incentives of $5.4 million for EV purchases and the installation of DC fast chargers.
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Inflation Hampering Efforts to Expand EV Charging Network in NY
New York utilities say rising costs are hampering their efforts to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure through the EV Make-Ready Program.
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NRG to Demolish Astoria Plant, Sell Site to OSW Firm
Rebuffed on its repowering plans, NRG Energy will demolish its 558-MW Astoria peaker plant in New York City and sell the site to an offshore wind developer.
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Business Groups Try to Head off NJ Building Electrification Rules
A group of 24 New Jersey business and union interests lobby to halt a plan that would prevent the installation of most fossil-fueled heating in new buildings.
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California Gov. Newsom Signs 40 Climate Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed six air pollution reduction measures, bringing the total of climate-related bills enacted this legislative session to 40.
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Western Governors Talk Climate Change
The governors of Washington, Oregon and California and the premier of British Columbia discussed the need for cross-border efforts to address climate change.
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Legislative Action Sought for New England’s Winter Reliability Challenges
New England's natural gas prices are likely to rise this winter and could prompt more supportive policies, stakeholders told the IPPNY Fall Conference.
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Climate Action Council Reviews Progress on CLCPA Scoping Plan
The New York Climate Action Council heard reports from subgroups that will provide recommendations on a final scoping plan for implementing the CLCPA.
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Decarbonization Goals are Clear, Path to them is not, IPPNY Conference Hears
Attendees at IPPNY's Fall Conference expressed concern over how New York will replace natural gas as it seeks to meet its climate goals.

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