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October 2, 2024

NetZero Insider

State of Hawaii
Hawaii Governor Signs EV Adoption Bills
Hawaii Gov. David Ige signed three bills into law to encourage electric vehicle adoption in both the public and private sectors.
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Expert Tells Vermont Climate Council to Spend More Time on Equity
Amy Laura Cahn of the Vermont Law School said the Vermont Climate Council should spend extra time on the equity component of the state's climate plan.
NYDPS
Activists Unhappy with NY Climate Justice Policy
Social and environmental activists told state officials that New York needs to hurry up and get serious with its climate justice policies.
State of Connecticut
New Eversource Rate Corrects Course on Conn.’s Dwindling Solar Program
Connecticut’s PURA directed Eversource Energy to offer interim rate riders to small businesses, which saw higher electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Back Offshore Wind Bills
A bill on New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's desk would allow offshore wind developers to override local authorities to site grid connection infrastructure.
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Minnesota’s ‘Clean Cars’ Emissions Standards Debated, Approved
Minnesota legislators have approved an environmental budget bill that includes tougher vehicle emissions standards, but the battle is far from over.
CARB
California Air Resources Board Sounds off on Net-zero Roadmap
CARB board members sounded off​​​​ on a scoping plan that will serve as a roadmap for the state to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
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Ohio Lawmakers Vote to Block Local Natural Gas Bans
Ohio has joined 18 other states in adopting legislation backed by the gas industry barring municipalities from blocking access to natural gas or propane.
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Mass. Efficiency Plan Budget Misses Mark on Electrification
The draft energy efficiency plan for Mass. cuts C&I sector funding by $200 million, but the energy efficiency council wants the funds to go to electrification.
U.S. National Archives
Sparks Fly at Virginia SCC Hearing on Appalachian Power’s Coal Plants
The Sierra Club urged the Virginia SCC to reject APCo’s bid for $31.6 million in environmental costs for two coal-fired plants, saying they should be retired.

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