NCSL
2023 Legislative Energy Trends
Legislatures across the country considered more than 3,200 energy-related bills in 2023 covering a wide range of issues. Read NCSL’s report examining legislative trends concerning renewable energy, energy efficiency, building and transportation electrification, nuclear energy, fossil fuels and more.
AP News
The United States Has its First Large Offshore Wind Farm, With More to Come
South Fork Wind officially opened, making it the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the country to deliver power to the electric grid.
The Cap Times
Wisconsin Set to Add 64 EV Charging Stations as Evers Signs Bills
Wisconsin enacted legislation to access federal funding to deploy 64 electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
NPR
In a Boost for EVs, EPA Finalizes Strict New Limits on Tailpipe Emissions
The EPA finalized new rules on vehicle emissions that could lead to EVs making up more than half of new passenger vehicles sold from 2030 through 2032.
Cardinal News
Bills to Let Utilities Seek Approval to Charge Customers for Nuclear Development Costs Clear General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation to support utilities’ long-range plans for developing small modular nuclear reactors.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gov. Shapiro Calls for Pennsylvania Carbon Cap and Trade Market, Plus Higher Clean Energy Requirements
Pennsylvania’s governor announced plans to establish a carbon pollution cap and trade program within the state and to update the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards for the first time since 2004.
The Washington Post
The White House is Delaying this Key Climate Rule. Here’s Why.
The EPA plans to delay its final decision on gas power plant regulations to set stronger protections for communities impacted by fossil fuel emissions.
E&E News
States Eye Rescue of Retiring Coal Plants
Facing new federal regulations and increasing renewable energy generation, at least 11 states have introduced legislation to help keep coal plants on the grid.
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