Significant to Texas hitting its RPS targets were the state’s competitive renewable energy zones, and the fact that Texas’ grid is not regulated under NEPA, removing potential reviewing delays.
Maryland’s RPS is committed to a 50% renewable energy goal by 2030, and the state is required to engage in a planning process to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2040.
Increases Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030, up from 40 percent previously, and a goal of 100% by 2050.
In 2009, Utah enacted House Bill 430 to provide incentives to develop renewable energy projects that include nuclear generation facilities.
Provides for recovery of costs prudently incurred in the siting, design, licensing, and construction of new nuclear power plants.
Qualifying fuels include natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. Each qualified heavy-duty vehicle is eligible for $18,000 in 2019, and $15,500 in 2020.
Colorado allows a tax credit up to $20,000 for the purchase of an all-electric or fuel cell heavy-duty truck. The credit declines over time and expires after 2021. ( Rev. Stat. 39-22-516.8)
The NHTSA has developed technical assistance on Automated Driving Systems, which includes a section on best practices for legislatures.
H4781 (2017) authorizes electric utilities to propose EV-related investments to the state’s Department of Public Utilities, and establishes the test that must be used to review any proposed investments.
Requires 5% of parking spaces in new buildings to be equipped with EV charging infrastructure, excluding occupancies with fewer than 20 parking spots.