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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

And if EPA finalized Option 2, nearly 30 percent of trucks sold 2027-2029 could be no better than today’s best-forming (but still dirty) diesel trucks! And Option 2 allows such dirty diesels in perpetuity—in fact, their share could even grow over time with the sale of electric trucks, an absolutely counter-productive outcome.

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Cities & the Inflation Reduction Act

Law Columbia

The bill is sprawling, covering climate and energy topics as diverse as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system, all through a range of tax incentives and direct grants. Still, how does a local government tap in? Second, $11.97

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Why the Bay Area’s Zero-Emission Appliance Rule is a Big Deal

Legal Planet

A policy brief published by the Emmett Institute in March 2022 outlines California air districts’ legal authority to adopt these kinds of regulations and suggests policy mechanisms to help ensure the transition to electric appliances is equitable and affordable. Richard Trumka Jr.,

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ACT Delivers Cleaner, Efficient, and Cost-Effective On-Road Freight in a Feasible Package

Union of Concerned Scientists

Battery-electric tractor trucks at a charging depot near the Port of Oakland. Fleets across states that have adopted ACT are expected to see billions of dollars in net savings over the next 25 years (see estimates for different states here ). times) the rate of non-ACT states.

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DEP Budget Testimony: DEP Moving At The Speed Of Business; Lightning Energy Plan; Most Inspections; Commitment To Environmental Justice

PA Environment Daily

Federal grant programs provide assurances for communities that their water will be safe and that electricity will be reliable. Electric Grid Resilience] In 2024, DEP awarded more than $15 million in grants to improve electric grid resilience and reliability. Read more here. Local Project AML Grants.] Read more here.]

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