As states increase attention to mitigation of greenhouse gases and adpatation and resiliency to climate change, ECOS is launching a new Climate & Energy Workgroup to deliver timely recommendations and build capacity for bipartisan, durable solutions.
Energy
ECOS Climate and Energy Workgroup Strategy
This strategy documents the mission, vision, principles, and priority work plans for the ECOS Climate and Energy Workgroup that launched in November 2022.
Kentucky Offers Dashboard to Promote Energy Efficiency and Affordability
A broad-based Energy Affordability Workgroup consisting of Kentucky state agencies and others has issued an Energy Affordability Dashboard to provide easy access to data that will inform a common understanding…
Massachusetts Enacts Sweeping Climate and Energy Law
Late last month, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law H. 5060, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, with ambitious fossil fuel restrictions and broad incentives for clean…
Massachusetts Releases Blueprint for Near-Term Climate Action
Following three years of analysis and planning, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) published the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030. Under…
Hawaii Adopts Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Economy and Decarbonization
Hawaii Governor David Ige recently signed a suite of bills that advance the state’s priorities to fight climate change and transition to a clean energy economy. House Bill 1800 sets…
More Than a Third of States Sign on to Ambitious EV Action Plan
Last week, 17 states, the District of Columbia (DC), and Quebec agreed to a Multi-State Action Plan that aims to “translate commitment into action” by accelerating the market for zero-emission…
Connecticut Updates Energy Efficiency Plan with Focus on Decarbonization, Equity, and Affordability
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced its final approval of the 2022-2024 Conservation and Load Management Plan (C&LM Plan) with modifications to transform the…
Rhode Island Passes Landmark 100% Renewable Power Mandate by 2033
Last week, Rhode Island lawmakers passed a bill requiring that 100% of electricity sold in the state come from technologies such as wind and solar by 2033. Rhode Island Governor…
Oregon to Establish Climate Equity Advisory Committee
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) new Climate Equity Advisory Committee will be a key partner for the program’s community climate investments, which will be used to help Oregon…
