U.S. Interior Department Finalizes Rule to Streamline & Modernize Offshore Renewable Energy Development

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) have finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The final rule increases certainty and reduces the costs associated with … [continued]

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Final Rule to Propel Federal Buildings Toward Zero Emissions

As Required by Congress, DOE Finalizes Standards That Decrease Emissions for New and Renovated Federal Buildings Across the Nation, Slashing Harmful Carbon Emissions by 2 Million Metric Tons WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has delivered on Congress’s mandate to cut emissions from new or … [continued]

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NYC Dept. Of Transportation Authorizes Electric Cargo Bikes For Use On City Streets

Last month, New York City’s Department of Transportation authorized the use of electric cargo bikes on city streets, and put some key safety standards in place. On March 27, NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the amendments to the city’s traffic rules to allow the operation of “pedal-assist commercial bicycles,” … [continued]

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Elon Musk’s Leadership Gaps At Tesla Come To A Head

This past week Tesla announced it was reducing its workforce by 10%. The move comes at a time in which the company’s stock value has plummeted, leading many to question Musk’s leadership. With few tangible plans about the company’s future as sales continued to decline, investors were concerned about a … [continued]