Nevada’s SB 448

Creates new transmission planning requirements to help the state achieve its renewable and GHG goals, authorizes more spending for EV charging, directs 40% of such funding into underserved communities, and adjusts efficiency and storage incentives.

Proposed California EV Charger Deployment Rules

Offers state utilities more flexibility in what infrastructure they can deploy before 2025, provides for a streamlined application process, and directs utilities to direct 50% of funding to underserved communities.  

Georgia Model Solar Zoning Ordinance

A comprehensive solar land use ordinance based on best practices learned nationwide and shaped to fit Georgia’s specific needs.

Report, Investing in the US Natural Gas Pipeline System to Support Net-Zero Targets

Examines projections of continued natural gas use and the zero-carbon fuels, details the state of the existing US natural gas pipeline network, and makes recommendations for minimizing leakage and refurbishing sections in the network.

Tennessee SB 0795 (2021)

Authorizes local governments in Tennessee to establish and adopt commercial property assessed clean energy and storm resiliency (C-PACER) programs.

Colorado’s HB 1052

Defines pumped hydro as renewable energy.

Washington SB 1287

Requires that all publicly and privately owned passenger and light duty vehicles of model year 2030 or later be electric, and sets several planning processes in motion.

Maryland SB 137 (2021)

Requires all buses purchased for the state fleet be zero emissions after 2023, and a planning process to electrify the rest of the fleet.