Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a comprehensive package of clean energy and climate legislation that will implement proposals in the state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan, which laid out a…
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Wyoming Signs Landmark Agreement to Transfer Uranium Mining Site
In a win for the state, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last month signed a letter of termination for Western Nuclear Inc.’s Split Rock Uranium license. Wyoming has…
New Jersey Moves to Require Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035
The state of New Jersey announced November 21 that it is adopting new rules that will require vehicle manufacturers to make zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) an increasing percentage of their new…
Illinois Announces Energy Efficiency Funding for Areas of EJ Concern
On November 6, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a $5M funding opportunity for public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofits that operate housing assistance programs in areas of environmental…
North Dakota Wraps Up Series of Sustainability Forums
The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) this week completed a series of forums to receive public input on meeting the state’s goals of creating vibrant economies and finding…
Tennessee Augments Fast Charge Network With Two Solar Powered EV Stations
Through an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has installed two new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in natural areas within the…
Indiana Announces EV Adoption Initiative
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), in partnership with Drive Clean Indiana and the Indiana Utility Group, announced last week a statewide electric vehicle (EV) and EV charging initiative,…
Wyoming Develops Test Method Adopted by EPA
This week, U.S. EPA published the “Method for Determination of Combustion Efficiency from Enclosed Combustion Devices Located at Oil and Gas Facilities,” or OTM-52. The method was developed in part…
New England States Seek Innovative Project Designs to Enhance Grid Resilience
This week, a coalition of New England states announced a call for project proposals to secure federal funding and advance regional collaboration on grid infrastructure. The Connecticut Department of Energy…
Colorado Becomes One of First States to Mandate GHG Cuts at Existing Buildings
Last week, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission established new energy performance standards for large buildings, reportedly making Colorado one of only a few states to mandate emission cuts at existing…
