California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and…Read the full report …...
California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and modernizing the electricity system while supporting affordability and equity.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 26 announced a coordinated effort to speed up the deployment of renewable energy projects, underscoring the state’s commitment to reliable, affordable, and clean power. The initiative is designed to meet rising electricity demand, advance economic development, and take advantage of federal tax credits that are set to expire…....
Across the U.S., states are actively expanding and modernizing their energy efficiency initiatives through new goals, multi-year plans, and investments. These actions aim to deliver measurable savings, reduce emissions, and… Read the full report …...
Across the U.S., states are actively expanding and modernizing their energy efficiency initiatives through new goals, multi-year plans, and investments. These actions aim to deliver measurable savings, reduce emissions, and support equitable access to benefits.
ISO New England Inc. on Sept. 15 released its 2024 Economic Study, New England’s Evolving Grid, showing that states across the region could potentially achieve 85 percent of their carbon dioxide reduction goals by 2045 with a mix of solar power, land-based wind, and short-duration energy storage. The findings reflect the grid operator’s modeling of…...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that per capita carbon dioxide emissions from primary energy consumption declined in every state between 2005 and 2023, with overall U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions falling 20 percent during the same period. Population growth of 14 percent contributed to a 30 percent decrease in per capita emissions, the agency said…...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Sept. 12 announced a proposed rule to end the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, removing reporting obligations for most large facilities, all fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and carbon dioxide injection sites. The agency projects this change would save businesses up to $2.4 billion in regulatory costs over a 10-year…...
The Bureau of Land Management on Sept. 15 reported that an oil and gas lease sale covering 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota generated more than $38 million in revenue. The sale, which encompassed roughly 7,600 acres, surpassed the agency’s total national energy and timber receipts from the last quarter. The results indicate increased…...
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the…Read the full report …...
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions-trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the next decade, signaling resilience and renewed confidence in market-based climate initiatives.
