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In the States
AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska signed a bill permitting the state's entrance into carbon credit markets during the second annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference. The law, known as Senate Bill 48 or the "trees bill", aims to generate revenue through the sale of carbon off…
In the States
MI: Governor Gretchen Whitmer approved a $130 million state appropriation for an electric vehicle (EV) center at the University of Michigan. Located on the North Campus with the College of Engineering, the center will be part of $16.6 billion in projects aimed at creating 16,300 jo…
In the States
AK: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has introduced a bill to create a new financing entity for smaller-scale energy conservation and renewable energy projects in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 125 and House Bill 154, author…
In the States
AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy applauded the Biden administration’s approval of ConocoPhilips’ proposed Willow project on federal land, while bemoaning restrictions placed on drilling. Willow, which is located on Alaska’s North Slope, has a footprint of about 500 acres. ConocoPhil…
In the States
AL: Governor Kay Ivey announced that Nucor Corp. is building a new manufacturing facility in Decatur to produce transmission towers. The plant, which will be highly automized, will produce over 200 jobs and $125 million in new investments. “Alabama offers world-class companies…
In the States
CO: Governor Jared Polis ordered state action to combat rising energy bills. “I am directing the Public Utility Commission to improve long-term price stability and reduce customer exposure to price spikes," Governor Polis said during a press conference. The directi…
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