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Rhode Island's Renewable Energy Goal a Beacon for Other States

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Anything more ambitious, and I would start being a little skeptical that it would be attainable,” says Seaver Wang , a climate and energy researcher at the Breakthrough Institute. New Mexico could potentially shape a renewable energy supply from its bountiful sunlight. It is true that Rhode Island is small.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Connecticut Green Bank. NextGen Climate America. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint.

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California will ban new gasoline car sales

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The rule is being issued by the California Air Resources Board, known as CARB, and will prohibit any driver from buying a new vehicle that utilizes an internal combustion engine for its powertrain. California is expected to become the first state in the U.S. The New York Times first reported the story. all conform to CARB’s standards.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J.

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