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On July 2, 2025, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed Senate Bill 266, (“SB 266”) a Bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 23, 2025. Among other things, SB 266 sought to eliminate the interim...more
Despite longstanding bipartisan support, the U.S. Senate on Feb. 27 — just as the House did the day prior — passed a resolution withdrawing the waste emissions charge (WEC), which is a fee on methane waste emissions caused by...more
While House and Senate committees met and heard a variety of policy and spending bills this past week, legislative leaders again failed to agree on setting committee deadlines. DFL leaders have been advocating for later...more
In 2015, EPA proposed a rule requiring states to develop plans to cut CO2 emissions from the power sector—the Clean Power Plan (“CPP”). EPA explained the rule would result in “significant emission reductions” for that sector,...more
Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal to Focus on Education, Transportation, Fiscal Responsibility- Governor Josh Shapiro's upcoming budget proposal is expected to prioritize increased funding for the state’s poorest public...more
Welcome to Edition 23 of P2N0 covering the drive to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net-zero (NZE). Wishing you a belated Happy Calendar New Year. P2N0 identifies significant news items globally, reporting on them in...more
In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more
The previous annual finance goal (the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCGC)) of $100 billion expires this year. However, wealthy countries only met the pledge in full starting in 2022. Negotiation teams are working on draft...more
Day three of the 29th Annual United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 saw the end of the first part of the high-level segment for heads of state and other global leaders in Baku as well as the announcement of...more
Day two of the 29th Annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) saw the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate make its first post-election statements in Baku....more
On 7 November 2023, the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill (the Bill) was announced as part of King Charles III’s “King’s Speech”, outlining the UK Government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming UK parliamentary session. If...more
Energy transition—a phrase that is often used as though everyone understands its meaning. In fact, few know what it means, or they have varying opinions as to what it means. As it has been stated elsewhere, “Energy transition...more
Domestic Nuclear Power Advancement: Barriers to Entry and the Need for a National Strategy - As previously reported on this site, nuclear generation development has taken hold as a potential promise for a long-term,...more
On February 7, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law new legislation requiring that 100 percent of electricity generated or procured for use in Minnesota must be from carbon-free resources by 2040. Minnesota joins ten other...more
In 2018, second-term Governor Roy Cooper issued climate-related Executive Orders, which was followed in 2019 by the state’s clean energy plan. North Carolina made a big stride toward making a positive impact on climate change...more
By choice or regulation, the future of the maritime industry bends toward decarbonization. The industry contributes (by one estimate) almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions and depends on one of the dirtiest energy...more
Governor Newsom introduces five ambitious proposals that could alter California’s climate policy for years to come. On August 12, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom submitted five climate proposals (the Climate...more
Senate Bill 1534 would establish a state policy of increasing carbon sequestration in natural and working lands and waters and require the State Department of Forestry, the State Department of Agriculture, the Oregon...more
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This is the first in a series of client alerts from Quarles & Brady concerning the approximately 1,000-page Illinois omnibus energy legislation commonly referred to as The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (“CEJA”). This alert...more
On July 13, 2021, Pennsylvania moved closer to joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative ("RGGI") after receiving approval from the Environmental Quality Board ("EQB"). Joining RGGI has been a centerpiece of Governor Tom...more
Clean energy initiatives and legislation continue to advance with unprecedented direction, momentum and clout in the federal government. President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats remain fiercely committed to enacting...more
On July 19, 2021, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced legislation that would create a border tax on carbon-intensive imports. The carbon border adjustment proposal is part of the...more
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