ELECTRIC VEHICLES: The United Auto Workers reach a tentative deal with General Motors after doing the same with Ford and Stellantis, potentially ending a six-week strike with an agreement that includes electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants. (Associated Press, Inside Climate News)

ALSO:

GRID:

EMISSIONS:

  • The world’s carbon budget — the amount of carbon it can release before exceeding global goals — has shrunk, and will be exceeded in six years under current emissions levels, analysts say. (Guardian)
  • Lawn care equipment released as much smog-forming pollution as 30 million cars in 2020, as well as much carbon pollution as the entire city of Los Angeles. (Grist)

POLITICS: Republican Congress members widen their attacks on the Biden administration’s efficiency proposals, aiming to protect gas stoves, fossil fueled water heaters, and other existing appliances. (E&E News)

TRANSITION: A new labor agreement between a West Virginia battery manufacturer and the mineworkers unions could be a blueprint for helping transition fossil fuel workers into clean energy careers. (Capital & Main) 

SOLAR:

  • New Orleans officials vote to increase utility bill credits and allow larger projects in the city’s community solar program after hearing from groups interested in providing solar power to low-income residents. (Louisiana Illuminator)
  • A Canadian solar panel manufacturer will invest $800 million in a new Indiana plant that will produce up to 20,000 solar modules per day. (PV Magazine)

PIPELINES: The CEO of Summit Carbon Solutions remains committed to a five-state carbon pipeline project despite a competitor’s recently canceled project because of regulatory uncertainty. (S&P Global)

OFFSHORE WIND: Connecticut opens up a 2 GW request for offshore wind proposals that contains provisions to help developers overcome potential financial challenges. (Utility Dive)

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