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Pro-geothermal policies being pushed in the US at federal, state levels

ThinkGeoEnergy

With legislative efforts happening in several fronts, we have collated several stories on proposed legislation that supports geothermal the US in this article. Increased funding for DOE initiatives In a letter published in February 2024, Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and John Hicken (D-Colo.) such as EGS.

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The Case Against the SEC’s Final Climate Rules Begins in Earnest (and What It Means)

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

Huber On March 21, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit was selected as the court that will hear challenges against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) over its final climate disclosures rules, which were adopted on March 6. [i] 4, 2024) (announcing voluntary stay). Davies , Sarah E.

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European Court of Human Rights Delivers Three Landmark Rulings on Climate Change

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

Green , James Bee , and Stephanie Forrest On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights delivered three Grand Chamber rulings in climate change-related cases. These three separate judgments are the latest in a number of climate litigation in recent years.

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Singapore Publishes Eligibility List Under the International Carbon Credit Framework

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

The Eligibility List followed the signing of an inaugural Article 6 implementation agreement with Papua New Guinea on carbon credits cooperation. Accordingly, each respective agreement will outline the structure and procedures for producing and transferring carbon credits in accordance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

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The Energy Act 2023: What it is, what it means and when it will take effect

Envirotec Magazine

By putting in place the enabling primary legislation that bridges legal gaps, creates new laws, or brings clarity to existing laws. Indeed, in WBD’s recently published 2024 Energy Transition Outlook Survey Report, businesses still identify effective legislation as a key accelerator of the energy transition.

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Plug In America digs deep into the details of the new federal EV tax credit

Charged

The revamped tax credit scheme is plainly a great improvement over its predecessor—it fixes several prominent problems with the previous law. For critical minerals, the ban takes effect after December 31, 2024. Thus, there are a number of EVs that are eligible for the credit for now, but could cease to be in the future.

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Catalytic Converter Theft: Explained

Hydrogen Fuel News

Unlike other vehicular components that might bear serial numbers or unique identifiers, catalytic converters are generally anonymous once detached, making them difficult for law enforcement to trace back to a specific crime. Article References: Winton R. National Insurance Crime Bureau. Report the theft immediately to the police.