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Maine, Massachusetts, and Maryland Expand Utility Regulators’ Mandate to Include Climate Considerations, Marking an Emerging Trend by State Legislatures

Law and Environment

Despite the fact that utility regulators play a huge role in our energy sector–the sector primarily responsible for historical U.S. While several states have formally allowed regulators to work in an environmentally responsible manner, existing provisions have not specifically called out climate change.

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Sen. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People

PA Environment Daily

RGGI is wrong for Pennsylvania, and it is time to repeal this regulation and focus on putting forth commonsense, environmentally responsible energy policy that recognizes and champions Pennsylvania as an energy producer.” “Not Pennsylvania is a net energy exporter. And that is Climate Change. Thank you.

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California Coastal Commission Concurs With BOEM’s Consistency Determination for Morro Bay WEA

Clean Energy Law

BOEM is authorized by federal law to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf and, in doing so, is required to coordinate with relevant federal agencies and affected state and local governments to ensure that renewable energy development takes place in a safe and environmentally (..)

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Commercial PACE: Filing the Financing Gap for GHG Reductions in Commercial Building

Greenbuilding Law

Commercial properties account for a significant portion of global emissions, making it crucial to find innovative ways to fund energy efficiency upgrades to those existing buildings.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Resident -- York Dispatch Guest Essay: Clean Energy Permitting Reform Needed For PA To Boost Economy, Protect Climate And Burn Less Coal - By Citizens Climate Lobby -- Slippery Rock University Engineering Alumnus Has Successful Start To Her Career In Natural Gas Industry -- PA Audubon Council Releases Guidelines For Municipalities On Bird-Friendly, (..)

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

“This [trade-off] demonstrates a proactive approach, as the nation actively pursues renewable energy sources [and] energy efficiency measures over a wide range of sectors and cleaner energy technologies,” says Kumar. The country has tried to tout its credentials in other climate-friendly areas throughout the years.

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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

Instead of investing in clean energy, the fossil fuel industry perpetuates the problem and erodes public trust. The fossil fuel industry has a long history of portraying itself as environmentally responsible while continuing to prioritize profit over the planet. billion on advertising.