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GCC's Vicki Arroyo testifies before U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, GCC Executive Director Vicki Arroyo testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works on the role of transportation in contributing to climate change and the importance of increased investment in low-carbon, more resilient transportation systems to withstand climate change impacts. Read more...

Issue Brief: Final ACE Rule from EPA Raises State Concerns

On June 19, 2019, the Trump Administration released a final regulation — dubbed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE) — that repeals and replaces the Clean Power Plan. The Georgetown Climate Center and M.J. Bradley & Associates have prepared a brief that summarizes the ACE rule, explores state concerns raised by the rule, and previews some of the litigation issues that are likely to arise over ACE. Read more...

TCI Public Workshop in Newark, NJ

TCI states and the Georgetown Climate Center convened a Workshop and Roundtable on Advancing Equity & Creating Opportunities for All Communities on May 15, 2019 at the New Jersey Innovation Institute. More than 130 people attended the day-long Newark workshop in person, including community residents, officials from state and local agencies, representatives of energy and transportation businesses, and environmental and social justice advocates. Read more...

TCI Technical Workshop, April 30 in Boston

The Transportation and Climate Initiative held a public workshop April 30 at the Boston Public Library, focused on key design elements of a regional cap and invest program for reducing emissions from transportation. Learn more...

Transportation and Climate Initiative 2019 Workplan

Transportation and Climate Initiative states are working together to develop a regional policy for low-carbon transportation. Check out the workplan for TCI's 2019 regional policy design process and learn about upcoming opportunities for public participation. View the TCI 2019 workplan

Georgetown Climate Center celebrates 10th Anniversary

On Thursday, February 21, 2019, an estimated 200 state, local, and federal officials, non-profit and private partners, academics, students, staff, alumni, and other guests came together to celebrate the Georgetown Climate Center’s 10th Anniversary. The event included remarks from Oregon Governor Kate Brown and former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, and virtual greetings from Washington Governor Jay Inslee and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read more...

Nine States and D.C. to Design Regional Approach to Cap Greenhouse Gas Pollution from Transportation

Transportation and Climate Initiative aims to complete design process before end of 2019. States include Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Read the full announcement on the TCI website

Transportation and Climate Initiative Listening Session Summary Report Now Available

The report summarizes the extraordinary wealth of ideas, suggestions, and perspectives offered by about 500 participants across 6 listening sessions discussing goals for regional transportation. Read more...

Georgetown Climate Center receives 2018 Climate and Energy Leadership Award from Metropolitan Council of Governments

The honor is awarded for extraordinary leadership in environmental stewardship and climate change action. GCC is this year's educational honoree, selected for the staff and students' work engaging community members by convening and facilitating the Far Northeast Ward 7 Climate Equity Advisory Group. Read more...

Resources to Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change

Check out the Adaptation Clearinghouse database and networking website, launched by the Georgetown Climate Center. Learn more

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Issue Brief: Final ACE Rule Raises State Concerns
On June 19, 2019, the Trump Administration released a final regulation — dubbed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE) — that repeals and replaces the Clean Power Plan. The Georgetown Climate Center and M.J. Bradley & Associates have prepared a brief that summarizes the ACE rule, explores state concerns raised by the rule, and previews some of the litigation issues that are likely to arise over ACE.
States respond to release of final ACE rule, rollback of Clean Power Plan
On June 19, 2019, the Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration announced a final regulation to be instituted in place of the Clean Power Plan, known as the Affordable Clean Energy Rule. State leaders issued statements opposing the final rule and its potential impacts on the environment and public health.
GCC Exec. Director Vicki Arroyo testifies before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, GCC Executive Director Vicki Arroyo testified before the full House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure at a hearing entitled "Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change."
Updated Tools Help Northeast States, Utilities Plan Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Along Corridors
The electric vehicle corridor analysis, developed to support state and regional EV charging infrastructure planning, maps fast charging infrastructure along corridors.
Report Examines Policy Options for Cutting Carbon Emissions in New Jersey
This report details dozens of policy options for consideration by New Jersey policymakers, stakeholders, and a new governor who will be elected in November.
Lessons in Regional Resilience
This Georgetown Climate Center report documents lessons learned from regional climate collaboratives, which are bringing together local governments and other stakeholders to coordinate climate change initiatives at a regional level.

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