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Cities, states would lose voice on model energy code updates under proposal

By Alex Ruppenthal

The International Code Council is set to consider a proposal that would strip public sector members of their voting rights on updates to influential model building energy code.

North Carolina

North Carolina panel moves to weaken building energy conservation rules

By Elizabeth Ouzts

A change approved last month would let builders bypass minimum efficiency standards in favor of a voluntary suite green building standards.

Massachusetts

Boston zoning change would require net-zero emissions from new buildings

By Sarah Shemkus

The initiative is among the most aggressive of existing or proposed strategies to reduce energy consumption in buildings, which are responsible for 70% of the city’s carbon output.

Missouri

Kansas City poised to adopt the most efficient building code in the country

By Karen Uhlenhuth

Supporters are optimistic that the City Council will adopt a 2021 code expected to increase efficiency by 10%.

efficiency

How a suburban Chicago mayor helped inspire the biggest jump in building energy code improvements in a decade

By Alex Ruppenthal

Greater participation by cities tipped the balance toward more ambitious efficiency measures in the latest model code.

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Minnesota regulators fine Xcel Energy $1 million over dispute with solar developers

Source: Star Tribune

Minnesota governor announces plan for 100% clean energy by 2040

Source: KSTP

Massachusetts lawmakers refile climate bill after governor’s veto

Source: WBUR

Despite dismissed lawsuit, concerns remain about West Virginia mine reclamation funding

Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail

TC Energy could shrug off loss of Keystone XL pipeline project

Source: S&P Global

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Midwest Energy News

January 22 2021

Minnesota governor calls for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040

CLIMATE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sets a more aggressive goal to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 amid a series of climate change proposals. (Star Tribune) ALSO: Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown backs President Biden’s early climate change orders, saying Ohio residents will benefit by expanding clean energy jobs. (WTRF) ***SPONSORED LINK: Join MEEA and fellow […]

Southeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Tampa utility will close coal plant 20 years early in shift to solar

SOLAR: Tampa Electric doubles its target for solar power, beginning construction of four new projects totaling 225 MW and announcing plans to retire a coal plant two decades ahead of schedule. (Florida Politics) ALSO: • A North Carolina solar developer re-applies to build a 149 MW facility in Virginia, less than two months after it […]

Northeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Massachusetts legislators try again with climate bill

CLIMATE: Massachusetts legislators refile the same climate bill that Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed last week with the intent to override any veto that may occur. (WBUR) ALSO: • A top official charged with preparing New Jersey for the effects of climate change says local governments need to take more responsibility for preparation costs and not […]

Western Energy News

January 22 2021

Biden halts oil and gas leasing on public lands

PUBLIC LANDS: • The Biden administration suspends oil and gas lease permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 days, but industry executives say shutting off production under a ban would take years because of existing stockpiled permits by major drillers. (Reuters) • Wyoming political and oil and gas industry leaders criticize the decision, saying […]

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