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📢 New report from the Western Governors' Association highlights important issues that need to be addressed to facilitate the development of #CCUS projects acros the United States. The report contains multiple recommendations to improve CCUS regulatory environment, including ➡ Increase the administrative capacity of the Department of Energy to finalize #CDR and CCUS funding agreements. ➡ Expand regulatory training and increase staff capacity at the EPA to expedite Class VI permitting process within the agency's jurisdiction. ➡ Establish clear and consistent guidelines to states for obtaining primacy and increase EPA's capacity to review state primacy applications in a more timely manner. ➡ Evaluate and address (Congress and federal agencies) steps that may cause undue delays in permitting, including improved coordination of federal agency activities. ➡ Ensure uniform guidelines for CO2 pipelines (PHMSA). Read more in the report 👇 #unitedstates #carboncapture #carbonstorage #regulations #pipelines #carbonmanagement

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Organizations across the energy ecosystem are grappling to incorporate sustainability into their long-term planning and strategic visions. The Center for Energy Studies’ new sustainability initiative focuses on ways to face these challenges. A new report by fellow Rachel A. Meidl, LP.D., MEPM, M.Ed, CHMM examines the initiative’s five objectives and provides key takeaways to develop viable sustainability strategies. 🌐 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3z0Rs68

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*Postponment note: This webinar was originally scheduled for May 21, but is now scheduled for May 29. Please disregard the old date in the graphic.* What do we know about the causal connection between open #AirQuality data and cleaner air? On May 29, join Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and Prof. Andrea La Nauze to explore the effect of long-term, publicly-accessible PM2.5 data from single ground monitors on local air quality in cities across the world with little to no preexisting monitoring. This conversation will be of interest to a variety of groups working to reduce air pollution, especially in some of the most polluted but under-monitored regions on the planet. Register: https://bit.ly/3wvisK4

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The EPA released their third iteration of CO2 reduction rules on April 24th, 2024. What's changed, what do coal powered power plants need to prepare for before 2032? Great article by BROWNSTEIN HERE: https://lnkd.in/e6SXwdJb #EPA #CO2 #CoalPowerPlants #EmissionReduction

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The EPA released their third iteration of CO2 reduction rules on April 24th, 2024. What's changed, what do coal powered power plants need to prepare for before 2032? Great article by BROWNSTEIN HERE: https://lnkd.in/e6SXwdJb #EPA #CO2 #CoalPowerPlants #EmissionReduction

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The #Massachusetts House has passed a landmark bill to accelerate the state's transition to #renewableenergy. Key highlights include: 🔋 Streamlined #permitting process for renewable energy projects 🏭 New measures to boost #cleanenergy supply and #storagecapacity 🌊 Extended contracts for #offshorewind and clean energy projects ⚡ Simplified application process for small clean energy facilities 🚗 Assessment and expansion of #EV #charginginfrastructure This legislation, in tandem with the recently approved Senate bill, aims to achieve #netzero #greenhousegasemissions by #2050. The House and Senate are now working on a unified version to present to Governor Maura Healey by July 31. #climateaction #sustainability #GHG #emissionsreduction https://lnkd.in/ga6J9Rzi

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The Western energy market is highly significant, characterized by its vast size, diverse resources, and geographic variety. It offers substantial opportunities for utilities across the West, especially in terms of renewable energy development and transmission infrastructure.

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MASS SAVE AND THE CLEAN HEAT STANDARD. Why isn't the State Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Draft Plan for 2025-2027 providing information and practical steps for how it expects to interact with the Clean Heat Standard? Where is this public conversation happening?  It is evident that integration and coordination play a critical role in ensuring equitable decarbonization. If we consider climate change as a crisis, then why isn't Massachusetts combining all its resources to prioritize the decarbonization of the most vulnerable population? Equity is being overlooked at every step in the implementation of Massachusetts' CECP goals. "Just because the word 'equity' is included in every presentation, it does not necessarily translate into action for those who are still struggling to keep up with the rest of the Commonwealth. While the Commonwealth boasts about its progressive actions towards climate change, those who are left behind cannot simply join in the celebration. For instance, if I am hungry and my neighbor is enjoying a satisfying meal, I cannot pretend that I am also full and content. Mass Save, with the State's oversight, has proposed a draft plan that does not explore alternative ways, such as CHS, that could offer a more equitable approach to decarbonization. The Commonwealth has a great chance to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions for LMI households but lacks transformational leadership on this issue! For more on CHS and Mass Save planning, check out Larry Chretien's article here: https://lnkd.in/e6hEjH5a.

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Very happy to see this important report on non-pipeline alternatives published with RMI. In the #energytransition we must consider where, when, and how to decarbonize, leveraging the #gas and #electric infrastructure we have where possible. Well done, Karsten Barde, Courtney Eichhorst, and Justin Klingler!

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Let's talk #sustainability in schools! In last week's blog, Sustainability Manager Kevin Bright dove into #geothermal systems and provided recommendations for projects considering using the IRA Funding that incentivizes the use! #greenbuilding #K12 #KABuilds #casestudy https://lnkd.in/e7dcMag3

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E3's take on the challenges of hourly matching load to clean energy and why it is unlikely to deliver consequential systemwide emissions reductions, while it increases buyer's costs significantly (esp. when you account for managing load and renewable inter-annual variability, which we're tackling in another ongoing project).

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As the clean #energy transition accelerates, it must prioritize the needs and well-being of #people, especially those most vulnerable to the impacts of #climate change and energy poverty, writes Brian Motherway, Head of Energy Efficiency, International Energy Agency (IEA) #AMNC24 #ETI24

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🌍 How can we reform environmental permitting to speed up renewable energy projects? Learn about leveling the playing field, moving participation early, and shifting public oversight to achieve our climate goals in our latest post #OGPHorizons. https://lnkd.in/ew_HXTDY

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. NEW EMISSIONS RULES FOR POWER PLANTS   Biden administration finalizes new rules for power plants in one of its most significant climate actions to-date   https://lnkd.in/gYtn67di   It’s a step in the right direction.   Thanks for viewing.   #EcoMonday #GlobalWarming #Pollution .

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How can we ensure more equitable outcomes in renewable energy transitions? CIRCLE's new working paper, "A Human-Centric Approach to Energy Justice," by Stuti Haldar, Markus Grillitsch, and Amir Bazaz, explores this question. Through a case study of the Pavagada Solar Power Park in India, the authors demonstrate how policy interventions can enhance capability sets and empower communities for more just energy transitions. 📚 Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/eyT_8ATz With the Indian Institute for Human Settlements #EnergyJustice #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransitions

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🎙️ New CSIS Energy 360° Podcast: The Future of U.S. Climate Leadership 🌍🇺🇸 Energy and climate professionals, don't miss this insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of U.S. climate and energy policy with ex-hill leaders Emily Domenech, Adrian Deveny, and Peter Stahley. With host Quill Robinson, our expert panel dives deep into: • The impact and future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law • Permitting reform: The critical bottleneck for clean energy deployment • The emerging bipartisan consensus on "green" industrial policy • Potential policy shifts under different 2024 election scenarios • The interplay between climate goals, energy security, and economic competitiveness Key insights from our distinguished guests: ✅ The IRA has accelerated clean energy deployment, but permitting challenges threaten to undercut its impact ✅ Local opposition often poses a greater hurdle for renewable projects than federal regulations ✅ There's surprising bipartisan alignment on onshoring clean energy manufacturing and reducing dependence on China ✅ The durability of climate policies may depend on their ability to create jobs and enhance U.S. competitiveness Whether you're a policy expert, industry leader, or climate advocate, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the complex interplay of politics, policy, and market forces shaping our energy future. Listen now and stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving energy and climate landscape! #ClimatePolicy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #USPolitics #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eGWxkrfr

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Catch the replays of our May webinar, "Back to Compliance: Where Innovation Meets Regulation," and learn from our experts about the value of public transparency dashboards for utilities. Check out this highlight on public transparency dashboards: "It provides a central location for the public, reporters, and anyone interested to find the information they're looking for, making it accessible." Learn more about how public transparency dashboards can benefit your utility, regardless of its size. 💧Register to watch the replays here: https://bit.ly/3J2cof1 #digitalwater #waterquality #LCRR #LCRI #waterpolicy #drinkingwater #GetTheLeadOut

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☀⚡🚗💵 The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will deploy $27 billion in funding to mobilize private capital and deliver clean energy and climate solutions like heat pumps, solar, and electric vehicles to communities across America, particularly those with the greatest need and opportunity. Ben Passer shares more about the awards, their impact in the Midwest, and McKnight’s support that led to this historic moment. 👇🏾 Read the interview: https://lnkd.in/ec-dnjSZ #climatesolutions #cleaneconomy #environmentaljustice #inflationreductionact

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💡As a short-lived climate pollutant, #methaneemissions have a more significant impact on near-term global warming while CO2’s effects are spread out over a century or more. The good news? Methane emissions can be relatively easy to mitigate.    We’ll need buy-in across the oil and gas industry and beyond, but the path to eliminating methane emissions is in sight. Learn more about the next steps from Drew Pomerantz, GHG Emissions Principal Domain for SLB, here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etacTJGk

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