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DE: Governor John Carney, alongside Cabinet members and advocates, recently signed several bills to address climate change in Delaware. Building on years of state agency efforts, Carney's 2021 Climate Action Plan focuses on reducing emissions and enhancing resilience. Carney stated,…
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CO, HI, ID, NM, NV, WY: Western governors representing six states and territories expressed their united support for streamlining climate solutions during the annual meeting of the Western Governors' Association (WGA). Colorado Governor Jared Polis highlighted the shared challenges …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy outlined planned legislation to regulate carbon markets in Alaska. The Carbon Management Bill Package will create statutory and regulatory structures on carbon offsets, which are purchased by companies to meet statutory or voluntary carbon reduction …
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ME: Governor Janet Mills’ emergency energy relief plan was unanimously approved by a Maine legislative committee, passing in a 13-0 vote after a marathon hearing lasting seven hours. Governor Mills responded by saying “"This measure – while not perfect t…
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MA: Governor-elect Maura Healey is committed to an equitable transition away from fossil fuels, a top transition official said. Gina McCarthy, the former EPA Administrator and White House national climate advisor, is the co-chair of Healey’s “Climate Readiness, Resiliency and …
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IN: Governor Eric Holcomb concluded an economic development trip to Egypt on November 14th, including a stop at the United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Sharm El Sheikh. Governor Holcomb is the first Indiana governor to participate in a UN COP event, and…
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AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy announced the creation of the Office of Energy Innovation, to address the state’s changing energy needs. The office will work to support the centralization of the state’s efforts to improve the reliability of Alaska’s energy. It will utili…
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KS: Governor Laura Kelly promoted the State of Kansas as a leader in wind energy after a recent reportfromtheU.S.DepartmentofEnergylistedKansasas oneofthetopproducers.Since2021, Kansas has added more than 1,000 milliwatts of land-based capacity and is one of three state…
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CA: Governor Gavin Newsom proposed legislation to extend the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by 5-10 years. The proposal to maintain operation of the Diablo Canyon plant—located midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles—includes the po…
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AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy signed legislation intended to reduce energy costs for rural Alaskans by expanding the maximum kilowatt-hour usage cap for energy assistance provided under the state’s Power Cost Equalization (PCE) program. The program was established…
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HI: Governor David Ige signed four bills related to climate change and energy, including emissions targets and incentives for hydrogen vehicles. Under the emissions target legislation, Hawaii will aim to be 50% below 2005 emissions levels by the year 2030. Another bill, HB 2089, cha…
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AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy concluded a trade mission to Japan, touting Alaska’s energy resources and export capabilities. Japan is in the midst of an energy transition focused on increasing reliability, given the nation’s geopolitical threats. The Governor met with Japanese utilitie…
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AK: Governor Mike Dunleavy signed a bill to make it easier to obtain state permits for nuclear microreactors, as the Governor looks to boost the state’s energy production. The bill, which was suggested to the state legislature by the Governor’s office, makes significant changes to t…
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CT: Connecticut lawmakers sent Gov. Ned Lamont legislation that codifies the Governor’s green energy goals into law. A 2019 executive order from Governor Lamont established the goal of shifting Connecticut’s power supply to 100% carbon-free sources by the year 2040. “Committing Conn…
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