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The Energy Policy and Conservation Act – Still – Preempts Berkeley’s Ban on New Natural Gas Connections

Law and Environment

Last week, the 9 th Circuit voted against rehearing en banc its decision from last April finding the City of Berkeley’s ban on natural gas connections in new construction to be preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Judge Friedland, joined by seven other judges (and three senior judges!)

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The Problems with Liquefied Natural Gas

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Berkeley’s Ban on Natural Gas in New Construction is Preempted: What Will Happen to Other Local Bans?

Law and Environment

On Monday, the 9 th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the City of Berkeley ordinance entitled “Prohibition of Natural Gas Infrastructure in New Buildings” was preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The post Berkeley’s Ban on Natural Gas in New Construction is Preempted: What Will Happen to Other Local Bans?

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Coldwater Heritage Partnership Now Accepting Applications For Conservation Grants; Natural Gas Pipeline Mitigation Projects

PA Environment Daily

On October 30, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced it is now accepting applications for approximately $215,000 in Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grants. The deadline to apply is December 18. This funding is made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

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New York State Proposes ‘Rapid Act’ and Other Bill to Aid in Transition to Renewable Energy and Away From Natural Gas

E2 Law Blog

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal (the Transportation, Economic Development, and Environmental Conservation budget bill (A.8808/S.8308)) 8308)) includes two pivotal energy proposals: the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment Act and the Affordable Gas Transition Act.

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PJM Interconnection Extends Cold Weather Advisory Thru Jan. 21 In Western Region; Conservative Operations Remain In Effect Due To Natural Gas Fuel Restrictions

PA Environment Daily

Conservative Operations PJM also said it will remain in Conservative Operations through January 17 to maintain electric grid reliability as a result of winter weather impacts and pipeline fuel restrictions reported by natural gas pipeline operators.

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Ninth Circuit Holds Berkeley’s Gas Ban Preempted by U.S. Energy Policy & Conservation Act

Law Columbia

The court overturned a District Court ruling to invalidate a Berkeley, California, prohibition on natural gas infrastructure in newly-constructed buildings. Berkeley’s so-called “natural gas ban” was the first local ordinance in the country to effectively require all-electric construction of new buildings.