Week Ahead: California Examines ZEV Progress, DOE’s Advanced Reactor Pilot, ME’s Clean Energy Initiative
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California Updates Low Carbon Fuel Standard to Accelerate Clean Transportation Transition
The California Air Resources Board announced on June 27 that the amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) will go into effect on July 1, 2025, following approval by the Office of Administrative Law. The updated regulation is designed to boost investment in clean fuels and transportation infrastructure while advancing the state’s legally mandated air quality…...
New York Launches Working Group to Fast-Track EV Adoption and Charging Infrastructure
New York State has announced plans to establish a dedicated interagency working group to expedite the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and support the broader adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) across all transportation sectors, according to a May 28 news release from the Department of Environmental Conservation. The initiative aligns with the state’s…...
Visual Primer: States Expand Virtual Power Plant Programs to Address Peak Electricity Demand
Recent actions across U.S. states reflect the growth of virtual power plant (VPP) initiatives, as utilities and regulators evaluate aggregated customer-sited assets to manage peak demand, enhance reliability, and reduce system costs. States are moving forward with new pilots, incentive programs, and regulatory structures that support the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into grid operations and long-term planning.
U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Federal Pullback and State Momentum
Policy changes under the Trump administration are affecting the electric vehicle (EV) industry, from halting federal funding for charging infrastructure to rolling back vehicle emission standards. Meanwhile, several states are advancing initiatives to…Read the full report …...