Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Last week, on Monday November 14, as part of its Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review , the Ontario government officially announced it would be developing a voluntary clean energy credit (CEC) registry. Now, the Ontario government is crafting an official Clean Energy Credit system that will presumably require transparency.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 18, 2022

The US Supreme Court’s recent decision dramatically limiting EPA’s ability to curb carbon emissions is bad news for our fight against climate change. In Massachusetts, this near-term opportunity would drive progress on clean energy, clean transportation, and equity. Accelerate responsible clean energy.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The United States supports Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners in meeting their clean energy goals. Dat Bike is one of numerous partners the US government works with to meet this rapidly growing demand for clean energy. Above, wind turbines turn in Sidenreng Rappang, Indonesia. million people.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The federal government is now supporting that role with federal funding for states. Two key states have ramped up their plans for carbon neutrality, while offshore wind made a big step forward in the Midwest of all places. Last month, DOE solicited applications from states to develop clean energy projects. climate policy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 1, 2022

That’s because the case, which was about the nature and scope of EPA authority in regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants, turned on a rule that does not exist. Simply by taking West Virginia v. EPA the Supreme Court signaled ominous things to come. What this decision means for the climate. But will we?

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Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Goods imported into the UK from countries with a lower or no carbon price will face a levy by 2027. Green , and James Bee On 18 December 2023, the UK government announced a proposal for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM). Davies , Michael D. For more information on the UK ETS, refer to this Latham blog post.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although its track record has some complexities, this timeline of German actions shows just its early and sustained attention to clean energy policy: 1990. The Federal Cabinet adopts its first climate target, a 25-30% cut in carbon emissions by 2005 under 1987 levels. trillion tons.] Renewables are 42% of electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, Duquesne Light Company released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. DLC received more than $19.8 DLC received more than $19.8 to receive this distinction. “As

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Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2024

These efforts are called the “ West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative.” Centralizing wholesale electricity transactions across a broader territory would improve grid reliability, lower costs for consumers, and increase use of clean energy technologies – even without building new generation or transmission infrastructure.

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Legal Planet

JULY 28, 2022

The big news today is the deal with Manchin to provide billions of dollars of funding for clean energy. Climate adaptation is moving into the limelight, with major funding on adaptation from Congress and state governments. Even if we manage to curb carbon emissions by midcentury, the need for adaptation will only escalate.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2023

The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% This achievement moves the District within range of reaching its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions before the 2030 deadline.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 3, 2025

In turn, this means a given percentage of hydrogen (by volume) blended in doesnt lead to the same percentage reduction in the amount of gasor to the same reduction of carbon emissions. A blend with 50% hydrogen by volume, for example, gets you only 23% less smokestack carbon pollution.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 21, 2024

Earlier this month, the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service hosted a public hearing on their recent proposed rules governing implementation of the Section 45Y Clean Electricity Production Credit and the Section 48E Clean Electricity Investment Credit. My testimony is copied below.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 29, 2022

In a January 2022 report on its climate plans, ExxonMobil pledged to direct $15 billion toward emission reduction efforts over the next six years, but that $15 billion breaks down to $2.5 billion per year—less than 2 percent of ExxonMobil’s annual revenue, and far less than its profits from just the last three months.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 4, 2021

A federal court in Australia ruled that the government had a “duty of care” toward its young people to protect them from climate change. On the opposite side of the world, a Dutch court mandated a 40% cut over the next ten years in carbon emissions by Shell Oil, including the emissions resulting from the ultimate use of its oil and gas.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By Jiang Mengnan Weifang Port has become the first port in China to officially achieve carbon neutrality amid a huge push to decarbonise the global shipping industry. On 15 October, the port in Shandong was certified as carbon-neutral by the China Classification Society Quality Certification Company, according to a government statement.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The question, posed recently to 714 likely Pennsylvania voters, shows their support for the state to participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state effort to reduce harmful carbon emissions. The survey, conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research from Sept.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 26, 2022

Under state law, the city can be held responsible if failures by government officials caused at least half of the damages. An independent analysis found that while electrical problems at wastewater pumping systems exacerbated the sewer backups, most of the devastation was due to heavy rainfall, not government failure. Other News.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Many of those same states also have strong climate and clean energy goals, and commitments to increase renewable energy and cut carbon emissions—in many cases aimed at zeroing out emissions from their electricity use or even across their economies.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Looking forward to 2024, we expect the federal government will make progress on efforts that are already underway and deliver real results. The federal government will pass the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act to ensure preparedness for our zero-carbon future Canada has never excelled at planning major transitions in its economy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

With that commitment, Pennsylvania is leading the nation in getting energy from renewable resources that include solar and wind power, beating out states traditionally known for clean energy like California and Texas.

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

In Alberta, the future of our country’s effort to cut our greenhouse gas emissions is on the line. Alberta is responsible for 1/3rd of Canada’s polluting emissions. The Alberta government is also the single most prominent opponent of climate action. What we’ve learned is both surprising and reassuring.

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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Due to their high efficiency – three to five times higher than gas – annual energy costs for heat pumps are much lower. Upfront equipment costs can also be lower because heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one unit and they qualify for a number of government rebate programs. What is “Natural” gas, really?

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 11, 2024

Join Sustainable Pittsburgh and guest speakers to learn about actionable resources that can help local governments and other organizations take action on climate resilience and adaptation. Municipalities now have access to numerous new resources to support climate adaptation efforts.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 22, 2022

The government could provide financial incentives for large power users or groups of smaller users to reduce or shift demand during peak periods. Construction worker installs new energy-efficient windows. One dollar invested in these programs generates much more than one dollar in avoided energy costs. . Use Water Power Imports.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 24, 2022

It focuses on reducing carbon emissions and building resilience in the real world, whereas most activity in climate finance focuses on reducing risks for investment portfolios. Instead, finance needs to help mitigate climate change by reducing carbon emissions and building resilience.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2021

On August 30, Allentown-based PPL Corporation published reports focused on the company's sustainability performance and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. Net-Zero Carbon Goal PPL has set a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 9, 2023

When the Act was passed in 2021 , it recognized that existing climate investments were not enough and that revenue raised through the CCA should be dedicated to reducing carbon emissions, transitioning our state to a carbon-free economy, and enhancing climate resilience. Aerial view over Plum Creek / Checkerboard Forest Lands.

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Enviromental Defense

JULY 4, 2023

The federal government recently released its proposed Sustainable Jobs Act , following up on its promise to pass just transition legislation. This means that the government has finally recognized its role in helping workers and communities impacted by the energy transition.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 10, 2024

Due to their high efficiency – three to five times higher than gas – annual energy costs for heat pumps are much lower. Upfront equipment costs can also be lower because heat pumps provide both heating and cooling in one unit and they qualify for a number of government rebate programs. What is “Natural” gas, really?

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Courts in the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom have provided oversight of government climate mitigation actions. The Czech Republic joins the Netherlands, France, Germany and other EU countries in determining a government’s duty to mitigate climate change. See a detailed analysis of the decision here.

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Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This flagship program authorizes $5 billion in grant funding for states, tribes, municipal and local governments, and public utility commissions to work with electric sector owners and operators in developing transmission, storage, and distribution projects. Siting Interstate Electric Transmission Facilities.

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E2 Law Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AGTA would overhaul the New York Public Service Law and other statutes governing natural gas service to facilitate the transition away from natural gas and towards renewable electric alternatives.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Room 205 Ryan Building. Click Here to watch online. Read more here. Voters To Be Asked To Approve Open Space Tax; South Whitehall Twp.

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Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 17, 2021

The demand statement focuses on upholding Indigenous rights and respecting Indigenous knowledge, bold and ambitious climate action (including phasing out fossil fuels and guaranteeing a just transition to a sustainable clean energy economy), protecting and restoring nature and establishing environmental rights in Canada.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The country’s pledges and carbon-reduction policies have recently been deemed ‘ highly insufficient ’ by the thinktank Climate Action Tracker, which analyses countries’ climate pledges against the global 1.5C Bangladesh has said it can reduce emissions a lot more if it gets money from rich nations to do so. The net-zero debate.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 10, 2022

“Members of industry and labor, understandably, see vast potential for our commonwealth’s economy and job growth, while environmentalists questioned whether this is an actual pathway to clean energy or a detour away from embracing renewable energy. Masciantonio , the director of government affairs and public policy at U.S.

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