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California advocacy and California climate change policy, natural climate solutions

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Midwestern regional issues

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Energy efficiency and decarbonization, buildings, food and agriculture, industrial policy and hydrogen

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Emerging climate and energy policy

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NRDC Releases Results of Joint GE Study on Interregional Transmission

Press ReleaseUnited States
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) released a new study underscoring the net economic, reliability, and resilience benefits of policies that facilitate power-sharing across regions and markets. The study, conducted by GE Energy Consulting, demonstrated that increased sharing and transmission could…

NYC Climate Week Panel Focused on Climate-Friendly Buildings

Press ReleaseNew York City
During NYC Climate Week, dozens of New Yorkers attended “Efficiency + Electrification + Affordability: The Recipe for Equitable, Climate-friendly Buildings”. The event included an expert panel that discussed how New York State can lead the way in equitable, efficient building…

Republican-Led Vote Would Undercut Environmental Reviews

Press ReleaseUnited States
While communities across the country face catastrophic flooding, sweltering heat waves and increasing wildfire risks, the Senate took a Congressional Review Act vote today to try and stop commonsense action that ensure the federal government takes climate change into account…

Representative Casten Introduces Bill to Help More Farmers Plant Cover Crops

Press ReleaseUnited States
Today, Representative Casten (D-IL) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act with co-sponsor Representative Axne (D-IA). The bill would codify a Good Steward Cover Crop program, which will mirror the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) and…

Biden Must Build on Climate Action Momentum

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Biden announced a suite of measures today aimed at advancing offshore wind power and protecting workers and communities from extreme heat and other climate risks.

FERC Moves to Get More Clean Energy on the Grid

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously proposed new rules today that will help get more solar, wind and storage connected to electric grids nationwide.

NRDC Policy Brief: Ensuring Grid Reliability

Press ReleaseUnited States
With much of the nation enduring record heat and strains on the electricity grid, a new report today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) highlights the investments needed to ensure our electricity system is ready for the climate challenges before…

NRDC Statement on Governor Newsom’s May Budget Revision

Press ReleaseCalifornia
Governor Gavin Newsom announced his May revision to the 2022-2023 budget proposal today. The proposal now goes before the legislature which must approve a final 2022-2023 California budget by June 15.

FERC Takes Key Step to Build Out the Electric Grid

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a proposal today for how the nation’s transmission system can meet the rapidly changing needs of the 21st century. These much-needed improvements would come as our outdated power grid has become a costly bottleneck…

Accelerating Toward Cleaner Highways

Press ReleaseUnited States
The Department of Transportation issued a framework today for investments that would help states and cities slash greenhouse gas emissions from their highways.

President’s Budget Backs Jobs, Clean Energy and U.S. Security

Press ReleaseUnited States
President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget today, which builds on his climate, clean energy and security initiatives with new proposals to wean the U.S. from fossil fuels, boost federal aid for wildfire response and invest in clean energy…