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Eight States Raise Concerns Over EPA’s Proposed Regional Haze Amendments

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

On April 25, 2016, EPA proposed revisions to its “Regional Haze Rule.”  Promulgated under the Clean Air Act, this Rule requires states to submit plans to protect visibility at certain federal lands, such as national parks, and to update them … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Enacts Energy Diversity Law

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Anjali Patel

On Monday, August 8, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Baker signed into law legislation aimed at promoting energy diversity within the commonwealth. Highlights of House Bill No. 4568, An Act to Promote Energy Diversity, include the following: The Department of Public Utilities … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Indicators in the United States

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Anjali Patel

Last week EPA released the fourth edition of its publication Climate Change Indicators in the United States.  The report explores 37 indicators of climate change.  It describes the significance of each indicator as well as the possible “consequences for people, … Continue reading →

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States Seek Extension of Comment Deadline on Clean Energy Incentive Program

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Amber Martin

The 27 states challenging the CPP have requested that EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy toll the closing of the comment period on the agency’s proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) until at least 60 days after the Supreme Court’s stay of … Continue reading →

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CPP Celebrates a Birthday and California Releases Details About Its Proposed Implementation Plan

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Anjali Patel

One year ago yesterday, the EPA released the Clean Power Plan.  Despite the uncertainty created by the judicial stay and ongoing litigation, some states are forging ahead with developing their implementation plans.  This week California became the first state to … Continue reading →

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