As the federal government rolls back vehicle emission standards and electric vehicle (EV) incentives, several states are advancing their own measures to sustain zero-emission transportation goals.
Transmission planning efforts across the U.S. increasingly reflect a focus on regional coordination and proactive infrastructure buildout, driven by rising energy demand and electrification. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest update to its landmark transmission planning rule affirms the role of states in transmission planning, while several states are also advancing measures to streamline permitting and accelerate project development.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on July 29 unveiled a proposal to rescind the 2009 endangerment finding, a legal foundation that has enabled federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles for over a decade. Announced by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the proposal seeks to eliminate the statutory basis for more than $1 trillion in…...
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 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…...