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EPA Releases Additional Information on Proposed Clean Energy Incentive Program, As Requested by States

EPA recently released the proposed design details of the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP), which is an optional, voluntary program that states can participate in under the Clean Power Plan.June 20, 2016

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HUD to require consideration of climate change in Consolidated Plans

The Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would, for the first time, ask states and localities to take natural hazards and climate change into account in their long-range plans for affordable housing and community development. Public comments on the proposed rule are due July 18, 2016.June 15, 2016

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U.S. Energy Policy in the 2016 Elections and Beyond: Incremental or Transformational?

he Georgetown Climate Center's Vicki Arroyo, U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer, and former Colorado Gov. Ritter discussed state and city energy leadership at an April 26 CSIS event. The panel was moderated by Kyle Danish, senior associate of the Energy and National Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and partner at Van Ness Feldman. Much of the conversation focused on the Clean Power Plan.April 29, 2016

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States Ask EPA to Provide Model Rule, Other Information on Clean Power Plan

Yesterday, environmental agency officials from 14 states asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide more information and assistance related to the Clean Power Plan. April 28, 2016

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Workshop on Opportunities for Equitable Climate Adaptation

The Georgetown Climate Center, in partnership with the Urban Sustainability Director’s Network, brought together city officials, environmental justice leaders, and state and federal partners for a two day workshop on equitable climate adaptation, with a focus on city-level action.April 7, 2016

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State Statements Following the Supreme Court's Decision to Stay the Clean Power Plan

Following the Supreme Court stay of the Clean Power Plan, many states say they will continue to move forward. The case is expected to be heard on its merits later this year.February 10, 2016

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Video: Georgetown Analysis Shows Potential for GHG Emissions Reductions from Transportation in the TCI Region

Webinar presentation shows the potential for greenhouse gas emissions reductions from transportation in mid-Atlantic and northeastern states.December 16, 2015

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Long History of State Actions to Cut Carbon Pollution Will Continue

On the heels of last week's announcement by five northeast states and the District of Columbia that they will start developing potential market-based policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation,...December 3, 2015

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Five Northeast States and DC Announce They Will Work Together to Develop Potential Market-Based Policies to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Transportation

Six northeast and mid-Atlantic jurisdictions have announced they will work together to develop potential market-based policies to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution from the transportation sector. Developing such policies will build on the momentum created by the participating states’ successful clean energy programs and will create positive economic benefits, in addition to reducing the emissions that cause climate change according to a new Georgetown Climate Center report.November 24, 2015

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State Statements About Reducing GHGs from the Transportation Sector

Statements are available from Connecticut, Delaware, DC, Maryland, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.November 24, 2015