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Bay Area initiative to expand electric vehicle infrastructure in underserved areas

The Charge! Grants support projects to integrate EV chargers where people live, work and travel, focusing on locations with low charging station density.

Brady Pieper

EPA announces major deregulation push for energy and auto sectors

The agency said the goal is to boost domestic energy production, spark the automotive industry and lower the cost of living.

Pete Hahnloser

EPA, DOE to distribute $850 million for methane reduction at oil and gas wells

The agencies expect these investments will encourage immediate steps to conserve energy resources for American consumers and decrease methane emissions.

Brady Pieper

EPA announces historic $1.6 billion investment in climate, environmental initiatives

These grants will advance resilient infrastructure projects around the nation and further the feds’ commitment to decarbonizing historically disadvantaged communities.

Brady Pieper

Marin County, California, adopts 25-year strategic plan to guide transportation spending

The Countywide Transportation Plan will focus on enhancing mobility, improving air quality and preserving quality of life for Marin’s current residents and future generations to come.

Strategic Partnerships

California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations

About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.

Brady Pieper

Pennsylvania receives $244 million in grants to reclaim abandoned mine lands

This funding will help to reduce pollution, create local jobs for displaced workers and revitalize air and water quality in communities once powered by the coal industry.

Brady Pieper

Interior Department making $1.5B available to plug nation’s orphaned oil wells, seeking public comment

These grants will be used to plug, remediate and reclaim orphaned well sites on state-owned or private land.

Keaton Peters

New York governor puts indefinite pause on congestion pricing

Plan would have charged most drivers $15 to enter Midtown or Lower Manhattan; It was set to take effect June 30

Paul Stinson

New York offering $100 million to support green energy upgrades for schools

Program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings

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