ASC's Intersections Newsletter — March 31, 2023
Nora's Note
Building a network for the clean energy future. The Business Network for Offshore Wind held its 2023 International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum this week in Baltimore, Maryland. Production for offshore wind energy is scaling up from coast to coast as governments, energy developers, small businesses and communities work to harness the power of offshore wind to bring clean energy and jobs to the US. New York state continues to lead on its commitment to combat climate change through renewable energy production and environmental justice initiatives. As the US continues to build its supply chain for offshore wind, interstate and international partnerships will be key to building capacity and ensuring an equitable transition to renewables.
Transportation
US lawmakers reintroduce e-bike tax credit bill. Legislation to provide a federal e-bike tax credit of up to $1,500 has recently been re-introduced in the U.S. Congress. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act expands the previously proposed rebate to up to 30% of an e-bike’s price, with a cap at $1,500. Since the bill’s first iteration, states and cities across the nation have implemented e-bike credit policies to great success. Read more about the federal E-Bike Act and the plan to promote a transition to a clean energy economy. (Source: ABC News)
Smart Cities Dive: Electric shuttle service partnership provides last-mile travel options in West Dallas
Mass Transit Mag: MTA renovates 20 stations as part of NYC Transit’s Station Re-NEW-vation Program
Reuters: U.S. awards $94 million for innovative mobility projects
Mass Transit Mag: MTA’s bus Open Stroller Pilot to begin Phase II
Energy/Environment
States test an electrifying idea: roads that can recharge your electric vehicle. Detroit is piloting a system to recharge electric vehicles as they are being driven on public roadways. Through inductive charging, Michigan’s Department of Transportation is embedding two roadways with a wireless system to extend the range of electric public transit, private and commercial vehicles and speed the transition to net zero. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Utah and other states are also exploring this new technology. Read more on the race to more efficient EV charging. (Source: News From The States)
Inside Climate News: A New White House Plan Prioritizes Using the Ocean’s Power to Fight Climate Change
Utility Dive: Energy Department to fund projects that aim to lower cost of wind energy production
WVPE News: Bill creating statewide energy plan passes unanimously in Indiana Senate
E&E News: DOE maps plan to supercharge hydrogen, nuclear, storage
Economic Development
California Governor Announces Plan to ‘Create More Housing, Faster’. California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a commitment to build 1,200 tiny homes to provide shelter for some of the 171,000 homeless individuals in the state. Los Angeles will receive 500 units, Sacramento 350 units, San Jose 200 units, and San Diego County 150 units. Tiny homes have already made an impact in San Jose, where the number of people experiencing homelessness has decreased by 9% since 2020. Learn more about additional plans to address homelessness in California. (Source: Route Fifty)
Smart Cities Dive: Cities see hyperlocal ‘activity centers’ key to sustainable growth, less car dependency
Wbur: Mass.' 1st environmental justice undersecretary plans to focus on communities of color
Smart Cities Dive: A middle-income housing tax credit for developers gets multifamily housing association backing
News Channel 21: Oregon lawmakers approve $200M for housing, homelessness
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