Clean Energy Law

MARCH 11, 2021

In December 2018, after having successfully reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector by 53.3%, a majority of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) jurisdictions announced plans to design a program to address carbon emissions from the combustion of transportation fuels.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 6, 2025

On March 6, the City of Reading announced it is now moving into the construction phase as part of a strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to implement a Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA) project, reinforcing Reading's commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The completion of the project is slated for late 2026.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

More than 20,000 Americans died prematurely in 2015 from tailpipe emissions, according to a 2019 study. Writ large, transportation is responsible for 29 percent of US carbon emissions—more than any other sector—and car and truck emissions today represent 81 percent of the US transportation sector’s global warming pollution.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Meanwhile, more than 9,000 companies have committed to actions to cut global emissions by 2030. COP29: Influential voices call for reforming the UN COP climate procedure Chinas carbon emissions have not yet peaked, but its rapid expansion of renewables means they are likely to soon. of national emissions. trillion (USD 9.9

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. By the end of 2023, Changi Airport generated approximately 4% of its 2019 electricity consumption [ii] through solar power deployment.

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Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 19, 2023

UK ETS Currently the UK’s main measure to mitigate carbon leakage risk is the system of free allocation under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS). The UK ETS puts a price on greenhouse gases emitted by domestic producers, through a “cap-and-trade” system, in which total carbon emissions and allowances under the scheme are capped.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 11, 2022

For example, the BIL’s working “clean hydrogen” production qualification standard is limited only to carbon emissions, and only those produced at the point of hydrogen production. Background on the hydrogen hubs program.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

When combining this project with our 3-megawatt (MW) Solar Field, we are mitigating 100% of our Scope 2 carbon emissions.” The Sebree Solar II project is set to begin construction in early 2025 and commence commercial operation by the end of 2026.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

million between 2022 and 2026. The government’s recent Economic Outlook document claims “[f]unds generated through the purchases of CECs could be returned to ratepayers, help lower electricity costs, or support future clean energy generation…” ( emphasis added ). Doesn’t decrease emissions . The company has earned close to $7.2

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Oil for longer The Chinese energy giant predicts that oil consumption will peak a little later between 2026-2030 at 800 million metric tons (MMT), or about 16 million barrels per day (MBD), which they put down to faster-than-expected expansion in the new energy vehicle sector, such as electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 17, 2021

New report illustrates how carmakers’ EV pledges mask their push to sell more polluting SUVs, jeopardizing efforts to cut carbon emissions now. The car companies are talking a big game, filled with new promises of a cavalcade of electric cars, trucks and SUVs that’s just around the corner. per cent of those are electric.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 6, 2023

This means the responsibility to build new, affordable homes, stop car-dependent sprawl and reduce carbon emissions will largely fall on the City of Toronto – southern Ontario’s largest city.

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A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion, many airlines are considering carbon-capture-and-storage technologies and electric-powered planes. In April, Air Canada committed to investing $50 million in SAFs and other carbon-reducing technologies. With the sector contributing 2.8%

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 9, 2023

This amendment underscores PWSA's mission to protect the environment and aligns with the goals outlined in the City of Pittsburgh Climate Action Plan, including achieving full carbon-neutrality by 2050 and procuring 100% renewable electricity for all purchased energy by 2030.

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Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We know that if we want to rapidly reduce emissions with public transit, we need the federal government to fund transit service – not just procurement – and tie its public transit investments to city planning rules that will deliver more affordable housing and stop sprawl.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 26, 2024

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- WHYY BillyPenn: Inside The Century-Long Effort To Protect The Wissahickon In Philadelphia -- Environmental Health News: Environmental Justice Advocates Find Hope, Healing And Community In Pittsburgh -- Philadelphia (..)

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. Enhanced coal production Despite the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, which committed the countries of the world to lower carbon emissions, India has seen no need to reduce coal use.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 17, 2021

If you’re someone who gets charged up about electric vehicles (EVs), it’s an exciting time. It seems that a new announcement is made practically every month about another electric car that will soon be cruising the neighborhood streets. per cent of those are electric.

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A Greener Life

JUNE 13, 2024

Reusing venues and replacing fossil fuel with renewable energy use is essential to cutting emissions at a large sporting event. Approximately 95% of venues for the Paris Games will be pre-existing or temporary facilities, and this factor alone is expected to reduce carbon emissions by one million tonnes compared to new buildings.

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A Greener Life

JULY 9, 2021

The Energy Foundation China predicts that Inner Mongolia will be one of the last provinces to reach peak carbon, sometime between 2026 and 2030. Yang Fuqiang thinks it is unreasonable to make energy-producing provinces such as Inner Mongolia solely responsible for cutting carbon emissions. An urgent need for change.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Acknowledging that the United States is a leading contributor to carbon emissions, the Biden administration has committed to cutting US emissions 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030. This would require 1,400 to 10,100 miles of new high-capacity lines per year, assuming new construction began in 2026.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Carbon Management Funding For example, in 2021 the Department of Energy’s budget for carbon management was between $300 and $500 million annually. With passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law that year, about $12 billion more was allocated over the five years between 2022 and 2026—roughly an eightfold annual increase.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 5, 2024

CEO Toby Rice argued China needs US natural gas to reduce its dependency on the use of coal to generate electricity and reduce power plant emissions. EQT noted "China's current energy mix mirrors that of Pennsylvania and Ohio in 2005" saying with US-supplied natural gas, China could replicate the model for emissions reduction.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

-- National Academies Of Science: Practices, Standards For Plugging Orphaned And Abandoned Hydrocarbon Wells White Paper, Workshop -- DCNR Announces $79.4 Million In Grants To Support 307 Recreation, Land Conservation, Tree Planting Projects Across Pennsylvania; Next Grant Round Opens Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Mensch Introduces Bill To Encourage Development Of Clean Vehicle Infrastructure- Electric, Natural Gas, Hydrogen -- 35 Senate, House Democrats Urge Gov. Rural Communities On The Front Lines Of Solar's Growth -- Sen. Wolf To Investigate Health Impacts Associated With Natural Gas Fracking -- EPA Honors Energy-Efficient Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 919 (Laughlin-R-Erie and Costa-D-Allegheny) authorizes electric utilities to establish solar energy subscriber programs ( sponsor summary ). percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2022

House passed compromise legislation that would make the largest federal investment-- $375 billion-- in climate change fighting strategies, including investments in renewable energy production, tax rebates for consumers for energy efficiency and electric vehicles and more. billion for EQIP, $6.75 billion for the RCPP, $3.25

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 29, 2021

percent by 2026 under the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards. Senate Bill 919 (Laughlin-R-Erie and Costa-D-Allegheny) authorizes electric utilities to establish solar energy subscriber programs ( sponsor summary ). percent to 5.5 Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

trillion in federal funds to strengthen roads, bridges, and water systems while laying the foundation for deployment of a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network and broadband infrastructure in rural and underserved American communities. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. National Electric Vehicle Program.

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ESA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Perciasepe said the administration would likely include efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, the next generation of regulations for vehicle emissions, and the likelihood of new clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits. Carbon emissions ‘will drop just 40% by 2050 with countries’ current pledges’ – The Guardian.

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