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NYC Mayor Adams Signs Bill Paving Way for Electrification of All City Government Vehicles

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation (Intro. 279-A) solidifying the city’s commitment to transitioning its entire automobile fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) ... continue reading

The New York Times: The hope and hype of hydrogen

The article explores the promising potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source for a range of applications, from fueling vehicles to powering factories, ... continue reading

The New York Times: Electric Grids Are a Hidden Weak Spot in World’s Climate Plans, Report Warns

The International Energy Agency’s recent analysis has shed light on a concerning trend: as clean energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and electric ... continue reading

The Economist: A huge Norwegian phosphate rock find is a boon for Europe

-The West wants to rely less on China for strategic minerals like vanadium In the previous month, Norge Mining, an Anglo-Norwegian firm, made a ... continue reading

Bloomberg: Cape Town’s Demand for Home Solar Panels Surges on Power Outages 

Cape Town is facing a surge in applications for solar power installations amid South Africa’s worsening electricity shortage. The city has received over 2,300 ... continue reading

Comptroller Lander and Mayor Adams Announce New York City’s Upcoming Sale of Social Bonds

New York City is set to issue $700 million in General Obligation Social Bonds in October 2023, as announced by Comptroller Brad Lander and ... continue reading

REUTERS: White House unveils proposed reforms to speed clean energy permitting

The White House has proposed reforms to the environmental review process for new energy projects, aiming to expedite permitting for projects related to emissions ... continue reading

New York Law Journal: New York City Zoning for Carbon Neutrality 

A discussion of the newly introduced Zoning Resolution Text Amendments, which are part of Mayor Eric Adams’ “City of Yes” proposals for carbon neutrality ... continue reading

Politico: Biden’s hydrogen bombshell leaves Europe in the dust

The United States is gaining a competitive edge in the global hydrogen industry, attracting investments that were initially targeted for Europe. This shift is ... continue reading

New York State Government: Governor Hochul Announces $18 Million Next Generation Buildings Innovation Challenges for Advanced Building Technologies

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of $18 million for the Next Generation Buildings Innovation Challenges, supporting projects that promote advanced ... continue reading

The New York Times: The New York Climate Law is Working. The Clean Energy Investments Are Soaring

The Inflation Reduction Act (I.R.A.), a landmark legislation passed by Congress, is achieving its intended goal of stimulating private sector investment in clean energy ... continue reading

AMNY: Con Edison Initiatives Lead the Way in New York’s Transition to Clean Energy

Con Edison has achieved a critical milestone in its transition to clean energy by completing a six-mile transmission line from Corona to Long Island ... continue reading

Bloomberg: Investors Voice Dismay Over Corporate Data Clash: ESG Regulation

Asset managers are expressing frustration over corporate lobbyists’ efforts to weaken the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a crucial EU regulation aimed at compelling ... continue reading