ASC's Intersections Newsletter — December 9
Nora's Note
Connecting New York’s clean energy sector. As New York continues to progress towards its nation-leading goals to fight climate change through renewable energy, the focus is on workforce development and supply chain capacity building to equip industry and make sure New Yorkers benefit from the opportunities ahead. Offshore wind developers, like Equinor Renewables US, are finding ways to connect New York’s supply chain, including minority and women-owned businesses, to the new industry. Next week, Equinor kicks off a series of three Supply Chain Expos in the Capital Region, New York City, and Long Island. Through these events participants will learn how to position and scale their business for success in New York’s new offshore wind industry. The first Supply Chain Expo will take place this coming Tuesday, December 13th at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Learn more about this event series--register to attend, and secure a 1:1 Matchmaking session with industry leaders.
Transportation
U.S. EPA proposes revamp of biofuel program to include electric vehicles. In an effort to reduce fossil fuel usage in the U.S., the EPA has released a three-year plan to increase the mandated amount of biofuels oil refiners must add to their fuel. The proposal also includes incentives for the usage of biofuels to generate electricity to charge electric vehicles. This announcement comes as electric vehicles are becoming more popular and are being used for police cars and school buses. Read more about the EPA’s new policy on biofuels. (Source: Reuters)
CleanTechnica: Vehicle-To-Grid Solutions Could Open Fast Lane To Net-Zero Future
Smart Cities Dive: New York transit riders may face steep fare increases, service cuts: state comptroller
Axios: Airlines' next struggle? Where to plug in their planes
Montgomery Community Media: County Launches Transportation Grant Programs for Vulnerable Residents
Energy/Environment
DC-area county spurs electrification of future buildings. Montgomery County, MD is leading the way in building decarbonization. All new construction will require the use of electric energy equipment by 2027, and natural gas will be banned as a source of heat in all new buildings. This natural gas ban is the first bill of its kind on the East Coast. Recent legislation passed in Washington, D.C. also aimed for net-zero construction in most new buildings and renovations, without banning the use of natural gas. Read more about decarbonization in Montgomery County. (Source: Smart Cities Dive)
CNBC: Treasury outlines wage, apprenticeship requirements for clean energy tax credits
NJ Spotlight News: Former Superfund site in Mount Olive is now a solar farm
Utility Dive: Biden administration makes $80M available to lower energy consumption of public schools
Energy News Network: Solar-powered microgrids add climate resilience in rural Vermont communities
Economic Development
Hochul announces $10 million in revitalization projects for downtown Rochester. The five winning projects aim to improve the public infrastructure of the city and spur economic growth. The awarded grants will improve public and commercial space, including the development of over one hundred middle-income housing units and create new lodging accommodations while striving for carbon neutrality. Downtown Rochester’s 17% population increase since 2010 guided project initiatives, including investment into public spaces and pedestrian access. Read more about the enhancements the projects will bring to create a revitalized Rochester. (Source: Spectrum News)
Smart Cities Dive: How Shreveport, Louisiana, used blockchain technology to build a low-cost public WiFi network
Grist: The cost of wildfires is rising. But by how much?
Smart Cities Dive: Housing tax credit bill gains bipartisan support in Congress
Bloomberg: Renters Are Finally Catching a Break
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