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The Ten Most Important U.S. Environmental Laws

Legal Planet

It is significant because if its huge public health benefits and because it has provided the basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). This California law imposes limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles, a breakthrough in U.S. Pavley Act. climate law.

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UCS Expert Testifies on the New Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

The IRA was passed into law to propel our nation’s clean energy transition forward. Treasury and the IRS were granted statutory authority to determine the appropriate approach to resolving these issues, and they have a responsibility to do so rigorously, accurately, and, in the face of uncertainty, conservatively.

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Massachusetts Clean Energy Bill Turbocharges the Adoption of Zero Emission Vehicles and Clean Transportation

Law and Environment

Based on numerous sources, Governor Baker has now signed an Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind. This bill includes a number of key advancements for increased adoption of zero emission vehicles and clean transportation throughout the Commonwealth. The Department shall approve the rebates not later than June 30, 2023; and.

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These Are the Critical Issues to Track with the New “Tech-Neutral” Clean Electricity Tax Credits

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a major—forthcoming—refresh for one of the biggest policy drivers of the nation’s clean energy transition to date: tax credits subsidizing the deployment of clean electricity resources. These incentives aren’t just historically important. Fuel blending.

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Why is Congress’s Climate Breakthrough Such a Big Deal? Because Without It, We’d Be Irreparably Off Course.

Union of Concerned Scientists

EPA : when it comes to prodding progress from coal- and gas-fired power plants, the nation’s second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, the agency is constrained, but it’s not out. Supporting resilient food and farm systems through climate-focused incentives for conservation practices on farms and technical assistance for farmers.

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DEP Shared Energy Manager Program Accepting Applications For Energy Assessment, Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation Work With Local Governments, School Districts

PA Environment Daily

The program uses a third party professional energy manager to work with local governments and school districts to review existing plans and project proposals, make recommendations, and perform assessment services to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: Map of Shared Energy Manager Program participants so far.)

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Guest Essay: A Conservative Argument For Clean Energy -- Follow The Market, Fossil Fuels Are No Bargain

PA Environment Daily

By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. Energy is energy.