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Archives for January 2021

LPDD January Newsletter

January 15, 2021

On the Recent Georgia Run-Off Election   The LPDD team is encouraged by the results of the recent Georgia runoff elections, and what they mean for the prospects of climate legislation nationally, as well as for cabinet and judicial appointments under the Biden Administration. We also acknowledge that strong federal support for climate action often … Read More

New LPDD Model Arctic Shipping Tax Act

January 12, 2021

The LPDD team is thrilled to announce the publication of a new model law, a federal Arctic Shipping Tax Act. The model law was drafted by Nick Ognibene, Esq., and Cara Eisenstein, Legal Assistant, with oversight by Ken Rivlin, Esq., all from the firm Allen & Overy. Peer reviewing was contributed by Aoife O’Leary, Director, … Read More

New LPDD Model Resolution Promoting a Circular Economy

January 10, 2021

The LPDD team is proud to announce the publication of a new model local Resolution and accompanying Memorandum promoting a circular economy. The preparation of this Memorandum and Resolution was led by Sara Zimmerman of the Climate Equity Policy Center, www.climateequitycenter.org, an initiative focused on supporting the adoption and implementation of climate policies that advance … Read More

New LPDD Model Law Providing Rebates for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles and Hydrogen Refueling Stations

January 7, 2021

The LPDD team is proud to announce the publication of a new model law, a state statute providing rebates for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen refueling stations. The model law was drafted by James Goldberg. It is available to view here. Excerpted from the introductory memorandum to the model law: Emission-free hydrogen fuel cell … Read More

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