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North Carolina General Assembly Enacts Power Bill Reduction Act

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On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Power Bill Reduction Act, overriding Gov. Josh Stein’s veto. This landmark legislation introduces significant reforms to North Carolina’s electric utility...more

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Maine Enacts New Reporting Requirement for Landowners Enrolled in Forest Carbon Credit Initiatives

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On May 23, 2025, Maine’s Governor Janet Mills signed into law “An Act to Require Landowners to Report Their Participation in a Forest Carbon Program or Project” (H.P.3 – L.D. 39; codified at 12 MRSA § 8881, sub-§2-A-C; 12...more

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New York Introduces Climate Disclosure Legislation Signaling Growing Trend of State-Level Climate Regulation

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In late January 2025, the New York legislature introduced Senate Bills 3456 and 3697, signaling the state’s ongoing commitment to climate-related corporate accountability. These bills build on prior legislative attempts,...more

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New York Enacts Climate Change Law That Fines Companies for Historical Emissions

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On December 26, 2024, New York enacted a law requiring certain energy companies to contribute cumulatively $75 billion to a climate "superfund" over the next 25 years....more

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Reintroduced California Bill Would Subject Voluntary Carbon Offsets to the State’s False ‎Advertising Law

On February 6, 2024, the California Legislature introduced Senate Bill 1036, which would make certain actions related to voluntary carbon offsets subject to California’s False Advertising Law. Senate Bill 1036 reintroduces...more

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New York Note – City Legislation, Mayoral Appointment, Tree Funding

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Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring that NYC’s vehicle fleet consist of zero-emissions vehicles...more

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Legislature Introduces Two Hard-hitting Climate Measures in California

California has a long history of setting precedent for environmental action, and this year proves no different. As a large economy with much to lose—increasing water supply volatility, increased wildfire severity, heat waves,...more

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Gold Dome Report - February 2020 #10

After hearing a State of the Judiciary Address from Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Harold Melton focused on improving access to justice across the state and increasing cybersecurity in the courts, legislators embarked on...more

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Climate Mobilization Act

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On April 18, 2019, the New York City Council passed legislation, referred to as the Climate Mobilization Act, which includes bills designed to aggressively reduce carbon emissions produced by New York City’s buildings....more

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Colorado Senate Bill 181 Signed by Governor Polis

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Governor Polis signed the highly controversial S.B. 181 into law on April 16, 2019. Why is this important to you? S.B. 181, also known as “Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations” has been referred to as “landmark...more

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In the Know: Update on Colorado’s Senate Bill 181

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As discussed in our March 13 post..., Senate Bill 181, introduced on March 1, proposed significant changes to Colorado’s long-standing oil and gas regulatory system. After a number of amendments from Senate and House...more

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