USA Pursues Ambitious Climate Laws as States Boost Renewables and Face Utility Challenges
The USA is seeing a push for ambitious climate protection laws, driven by progressive leaders and environmental advocates. Meanwhile, Hawaiian Electric plans a significant solar energy boost, while California's pollution drop may impact its climate programs. PG&E faces challenges and New Mexico improves grid reliability. Arizona's Supreme Court rules on a state regulator's ballot status, and Tesla hints at cheaper electric cars. Governors in Washington and California could push for climate legislation, and New Mexico's renewable energy sector advances despite the pandemic. PG&E wildfire victims have until today to vote on a settlement deal.
Progressive political leaders, environmental groups, and clean tech sectors are pushing for ambitious climate protection laws in the USA. They emphasize the urgency of climate action and offer innovative solutions like CO₂ removal and renewable energy investments. Their motivation is both environmental necessity and economic opportunity in emerging green technologies.
Hawaiian Electric is set to increase its solar capacity by over 50% with a purchase of 460 MW of solar energy and 3 GWh of storage. Meanwhile, California's drop in pollution during the pandemic may hurt its climate programs, as revenue from its cap-and-trade system is drained.
PG&E is challenging four new probation requirements from its 2016 conviction of gas-pipeline safety crimes, arguing they undermine fire safety. A newly completed substation in New Mexico, however, is expected to improve grid reliability in three states. Arizona's state Supreme Court upheld the removal of a state regulator from the ballot over forged signatures.
Tesla has announced that a new battery under development could make its electric cars as cheap as gasoline models. These batteries could also find a second life as grid resources. Political experts suggest that the governors of Washington and California could use their popularity in fighting the coronavirus crisis to pass breaking news climate legislation. New Mexico's renewable energy sector continues to advance despite the pandemic, with state leaders aiming to diversify the state's energy economy.
Former climate policy staffers for Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's presidential campaign are pushing for congressional Democrats and presidential candidate Joe Biden to adopt pieces of Inslee's comprehensive climate plan. PG&E wildfire victims have until 4 p.m. today to vote on the utility's $13.5 billion settlement deal, but some survivors are calling for an extension.
The push for climate action in the USA is gaining momentum, with progressive leaders and environmental advocates driving breaking news laws. Meanwhile, utility companies are making significant investments in renewable energy, while also facing challenges and legal battles. The governors of Washington and California could use their popularity to pass climate legislation, and New Mexico's renewable energy sector continues to advance. PG&E wildfire victims have a deadline today to vote on a settlement deal.
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