Baker Signs Major Massachusetts Climate Bill
After voicing concerns about the legislation regarding fossil fuel limits and funding, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed HB 5060 into law on Aug. 11. The bill includes support for EVs, grid modernization and energy storage, among other measures.
Bill Would Give Watchdog Group a Say on Ohio Utility Commission
House Bill 690 would allow the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel to nominate members to the state Public Utility Commission, which oversees utility rates.
State NEVI Plans Raise Concerns About EV Charging Rollout
All 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico submitted EV charging deployment plans by the Aug. 1 deadline for funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. But each state is different in size, geography, population and travel patterns, and the plans expressed a variety of concerns.
Michigan Plans $110M Statewide EV Charging Network
State officials recently submitted a plan to deploy $110 million over the next five years for fast-charging electric vehicle stations meant to mimic the experience of filling a car’s gas tank during long trips. Submitting the plan was required for the state to receive its share of the $5 billion in the NEVI program.
States Push Ahead With Truck Electrification Plan
Nearly 20 states and jurisdictions have signed onto a plan striving for 100% electric medium and heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2050. The plan includes policy recommendations for local lawmakers to consider to boost heavy-duty EV adoption.
Interior Department Calls for Mine Cleanup Proposals
The Department of the Interior asked states to apply for portions of the $725 million made available by the 2021 infrastructure bill to clean up abandoned mine sites. Related guidance called on states to prioritize employment opportunities for coal workers.
Questions Remain After Release of New Jersey Clean Energy Study
The changes New Jersey residents make in their energy consumption, the costs of electrification and even the amount of federal aid the state gets will all play a role in determining whether residents’ energy costs go up or down, officials said. Read more
Heat Pumps Will Help Electrify NYC Apartments
New York City leaders on Tuesday announced a $70 million initial investment to deploy 30,000 window-size electric heat pumps in apartments citywide. Read more
States Look for Partners as They Vie for $8B in Federal Hydrogen Funding
With the competition for federal hydrogen funding heating up, states are looking for partnerships that might shore up their bid for hub status, with Oregon and Washington joining regional bids. Read more
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