Carbon Markets Link In $500 Million Clean Energy Investment
North America’s carbon markets just completed the first international cap-and-trade system linkage and raised $500 million for clean energy investment.
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Tesla Stores May Be Legal Again, Thanks To New Jersey Legislature
Originally published on Gas2. A few weeks ago, Governor Chris Christie’s administration was widely criticized for forbidding Tesla to sell its cars directly to consumers within New Jersey. Christie defended the unpopular decision, noting that the state’s franchise laws prohibit auto manufacturers from selling directly to consumers. “My job is not to make the laws, … [continued]
Tesla Wakes To Rude Surprise As Chris Christie Administration Does Opposite Of What It Said
Update: the Christie administration approved the rule, which means Tesla can not sell its vehicles in the state starting April 1st, even at existing Tesla stores. Let me put this right out there: time and time again I’ve seen NJ Governor Chris Christie say one thing and do another — … [continued]
Chris Christie Tries To Shut Up Gas Pipeline Critic
Originally published on ThinkProgress. By Andrew Breiner. Even after a press conference that passed the 2-hour mark, where New Jersey Governor Chris Christie continued to push the long-discredited idea that the closure of two lanes of the George Washington Bridge may have been part of a traffic study, it was unclear what … [continued]
Can Climate Hawks Beat Chris Christie To Let New Jersey Rejoin RGGI?
Two developments this month raise the possibility New Jersey could overcome Governor Chris Christie’s withdrawal and rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
DOE and New Jersey Developing First US Transit System Microgrid
DOE will partner with New Jersey to develop the first-ever transit system microgrid as part of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts.
NJ TransitGrid will cover rail lines and facilities across New Jersey Transit’s (NJT) busy northeastern corridor between Newark and New York City, and ensure trains keep running even if the centralized grid goes off the rails.
Heroes And Villains Of The Renewable Energy Debate — Infograph
Following in the wake of President Obama’s climate change plans, One Block off the Grid has released the below infograph about the Heroes and Villains of Renewable Energy. Some of the heroes mentioned include Michael Bloomberg, who lead New York City during Hurricane Sandy and has seen the dramatic effects of what climate … [continued]
Governor Chris Christie Strengthens NJ Solar Industry
When New Jersey’s Republican Governor Chris Christie ran for office in 2009, he campaigned very aggressively on his belief in the value of renewable energy. Yesterday, Christie backed up that belief by signing a bill into law that will help expand and stabilize New Jersey’s robust solar industry. For Christie, expanding the solar industry … [continued]
Chris Christie & New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Sued for Illegally Pulling Out of…
Administration Put Dirty Energy Interests Ahead of New Jersey Residents and State’s Economic Health TRENTON, N.J. (June 6, 2012) – Governor Chris Christie and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection failed to follow legal due process and safeguard the economic and health interests of New Jersey citizens when … [continued]
RGGI Withdrawal Could Cost New Jersey $680 Million in Future Revenue
A new report says New Jersey risks hundreds of millions in future revenue by withdrawing from RGGI.
