Maine updates climate action plan to increase 2030 EV goal, support clean energy jobs
Maine released an updated plan for the state’s climate priorities on Thursday, teeing up a number of proposals for consideration in the next state legislative session.
Read MoreCalifornia power emissions in September higher YoY despite slight drop in natural gas generation
California’s electricity sector emissions in September rose year-on-year (YoY), even as the share of natural gas in the power mix decreased, according to a report from the state’s grid operator.
Read MoreHybrid CDR technologies are key to US decarbonisation -report
Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies that enhance nature-based CO2 absorption should be harnessed to unlock cheaper decarbonisation pathways in the US, a new report said.
Read MoreUS bipartisan senate bill seeks to scale CDR through tax credits
A bipartisan US senate bill introduced on Thursday would establish a new tax credit to support the CO2 removal (CDR) industry beyond applications of the existing 45Q tax credit.
Read MoreTexas DAC hub to run solely on wind power
Two project developers announced on Thursday the construction of a direct air capture (DAC) facility to be run entirely on wind power and stored onsite using geological storage in central Texas.
Read MoreAdvanced nuclear tailwinds “have never been stronger” -US companies
Advanced nuclear companies are enjoying tailwinds pushing them toward technology deployment, according to new industry reports published on Wednesday.
Read MoreLCFS Market: California lawmaker seeks LCFS repeal citing impact on gas prices
The Republican Minority Leader of the California state senate announced plans for new bills blocking ARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation on Tuesday, pointing to a new study that projected an increase in gas prices beginning 2025 due to recent programme updates introduced in the state.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Experts ask Washington to streamline reforestation protocol baselines
Forest offset project experts last week asked the Washington Department of Ecology (ECY) to prioritise streamlining its reforestation protocol, as it is already economically unfeasible.
Read MoreUS DOE funds $26 mln toward offshore Louisiana CCS project
A carbon capture and storage (CCS) developer announced on Monday that it received a $26 million grant as part of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) CarbonSAFE Phase III programme, to advance a storage hub in Louisiana state waters.
Read MoreBRIEFING: RMI to analyse decarbonisation pathways for EITEs in Washington
US think tank RMI will be working closely with Emissions Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) facilities active under Washington state’s cap-and-invest programme, to research viable decarbonisation pathways for various industries.
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