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July 24, 2024

Environmental Regulations

Baker’s Carbon Dividends Plan Reaches Across Aisle
James Baker, an eminent Republican official who served in the Reagan and first Bush administrations, explained his proposed carbon tax at the GCPA spring conference.
Calif. Energy Bills Move Forward, but Big Ones Stall
California lawmakers moved forward with several pieces of energy legislation, but items such as a 100% RPS and CAISO regionalization seem to be on hold.
NYPSC OKs Con Ed EV Charging Program, REV Initiatives
The New York Public Service Commission approved a seven-year tariff for the Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) electric vehicle (EV) quick-charging station program and other REV initiatives.
UPDATED: NY Task Force Briefed on Carbon Charge Mechanics
At this week's meeting of the IPPTF, NYISO presented two options for pricing carbon emissions in its markets, saying neither would require changes to its software or the frequency of settlements.
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Overheard at NECA Environmental Conference 2018
Panelists at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s Environmental Conference discussed the turmoil at EPA, as well as the dangers of climate change.
Overheard at Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit
Hundreds of investors, utility executives and others gathered for Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Future of Energy Summit.
Brattle Group
NY Carbon Task Force Discusses Seams, ‘Leakage’
The New York Integrating Public Policy Task Force tackled the complex issue of avoiding the pitfall of “carbon leakage.”
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Berkeley Looks at EVs, Markets, Gas Withholding
Electric vehicles are increasing on California highways, but future growth is dependent on solving critical issues, PUC Commissioner Carla Peterman said.
EPA
D.C. Circuit Denies EPA Haze Rule Challenges
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday denied two petitions challenging the EPA's final actions on its Regional Haze rule designed to improve air quality and visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.
Conn. Officials Talk State Policy, Wider Trends
Connecticut officials shared their musings on a range of subjects, including the state’s energy policy, regulatory woes and China’s approach to siting nuclear plants.

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