New Atlanta plan tackles climate risks and energy burdens
The Climate Resilience Action Plan is a blueprint to build the city’s capacity for adapting and responding to the impacts of climate change.
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Energy efficiency efforts drive record investment and savings nationwide
State efforts to enhance energy efficiency through dedicated programs are having a noticeable effect on cost-saving measures.
California plan aligns transportation funding with climate initiatives
The plan calls for a 25% reduction in vehicle miles traveled by 2035 — a target that will require sustained effort beyond current initiatives.
Minnesota-based utility company receives approval for clean energy pilot projects
In 2021, Minnesota passed the Natural Gas Innovation Act, creating a framework enabling natural gas utilities to better reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New York invests $200 million in energy efficiency project at SUNY Old Westbury
The project is a crucial aspect of SUNY’s Climate and Sustainability Action Plan.
New York Department of Transportation receives $32 million grant to reduce pollution from construction
The program’s goals include identifying low carbon materials and adopting lower carbon specifications for large volume materials for state projects.
Department of Energy issues RFI to define sustainable maritime fuel
Replacing traditional fuels with SMFs is the quickest strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector.
Port of Virginia pursues net-zero port operations with $380 million investment
The port will allocate the funds to procure electric equipment, build the infrastructure to support that equipment and advance the port’s goal to achieve zero-emissions operations by 2040.
Colorado launches comprehensive plan to transform transportation, cut emissions
Colorado Transportation Vision: 2035, outlines the state’s coordinated effort to protect public health and the environment by developing public transit programs and upgrading travel infrastructure.
Massport to spend $60 million on ship-to-shore power project for cruise ships
Massport has expanded its cruise and cargo ship operations over the last decade, steadily booking bigger vessels—and more of them
