New LPDD Model Laws This month, the LPDD project is proud to publish a new model state law designed to reduce the costs and timeframe for obtaining local permits for residential solar and energy storage. The model statute addresses these soft costs of residential solar facilities by laying out a framework by which states can … Read More
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New LPDD Model State Law Streamlining Permitting of Distributed Solar and Batteries
The LPDD team is excited to publish a new model state law on streamlining the permitting process for distributed solar energy and energy storage. This model law was drafted by Goodwin Procter attorneys Kevin Walsh, Jacqueline Klosek, and Eric Robinson. Peer reviewing was provided by Davis Wright Tremaine attorneys Craig Gannett and Anna Fero. It … Read More
LPDD March Newsletter
New External Resources LPDD.org is being continually updated with new, external legal resources. Below is a selection of recently added resources: Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonisation in Australia: Following the publication of Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in the United States, the groundbreaking text on which the LPDD project was founded, our team has encouraged legal … Read More
LPDD February Newsletter
New LPDD Model Laws Last week, the LPDD team published two new model laws: first, on establishing a carbon labeling program, and second, on prioritizing funding for clean transportation alternatives. Carbon Labeling Act: This model, establishing a carbon labeling program, is adaptable at either the federal or state level. The model law and its accompanying memorandum … Read More
New LPDD Model Law on Prioritizing Funding in Transportation Planning
The LPDD team is excited to announce the publication of a new model law requiring state governments to devote a larger share of transportation funding to providing meaningful alternatives to driving. It is available to view here. The model lays out a roadmap for a more transparent, objective, and quantifiable funding prioritization process that prioritizes … Read More
New LPDD Federal and State Model Law on Carbon Labeling
The LPDD team is thrilled to publish a new model law, applicable at either the federal or the state level, on carbon labeling. The model was drafted by Cynthia J. Cho. Initial review was conducted by Scott W. Badenoch Jr., Visiting Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute, and Richard A. Horsch, and full peer review … Read More
LPDD January Newsletter
IRA Funding Webinar On January 23rd, LPDD will be co-sponsoring a webinar with the New York State Bar Association, What Municipalities Need to Know to Apply to USEPA’s $4.3B Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program was established under Section 60114 of the Inflation Reduction Act, and provides funding to states, local governments, … Read More
LPDD Co-Sponsors IRA Funding Webinar
On January 23rd, LPDD will be co-sponsoring a webinar with the New York State Bar Association, What Municipalities Need to Know to Apply to USEPA’s $4.3B Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program. The Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program was established under Section 60114 of the Inflation Reduction Act, and provides funding to states, local governments, tribes, and … Read More
LPDD December Newsletter
New External Resources LPDD.org is being continually updated with new, external legal resources. Below is a selection of recently added resources: New FHWA Rules on GHG Reduction Planning for Federally Funded Projects: In November, the Federal Highway Administration announced a greenhouse gas rule that will require state and local transportation officials to set declining emissions targets … Read More
LPDD November Newsletter
Fifth National Assessment Released This week, we’re excited for the release of the Fifth National Climate Assessment, the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States. The report characterizes the nation’s climate action … Read More