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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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15 States and the District of Columbia partner to accelerate bus and truck electrification; 100% ZEV by 2050

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Fifteen states and the District of Columbia announced a joint memorandum of understanding (MOU), committing to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs).

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EPA proposes CO2 emission standards for new fossil fuel-fired power plants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Clean Air Act standards to reduce CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants (electric utility generating units, EGUs). The proposed rulemaking establishes separate standards for natural gas and coal plants. In the decision in Massachusetts v. Background.

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Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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Harvard University recently purchased four Proterra battery-electric buses and electric infrastructure. Each Proterra battery-electric transit bus is 35 feet long (similar in size to the current buses), has a seating capacity of 29, and runs on a 450 kWh battery. in Allston.

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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles

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“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. The transportation sector accounts for about 40 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. —Chairman Nichols. —Janea A.

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Exelon Intends to Join FutureGen Alliance

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In addition, the plant will be designed to achieve near-zero emissions of other air pollutants. Exelon Corporation is one of the largest US electric utilities with approximately $19 billion in annual revenues. Exelon Corporation is one of the largest US electric utilities with approximately $19 billion in annual revenues.

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EPA proposes CO2 limits for future power plants; flexibilities for phasing in control technology; anticipates negligible impacts

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for CO 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants. Natural Gas Combined Cycle: 820 lbs CO 2 /MWh. According to the EPA, new natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plant units should be able to meet the proposed standard without add?on

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