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New York Climate Action Council Releases CLCPA Draft Scoping Plan
On December 30, 2021, the New York State Climate Action Council released the Draft Scoping Plan for the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Draft...
Read MoreNYC’s Natural Gas Ban Intends to Speed Up Building Electrification
In the waning days of its 2021 legislative session, the New York City Council passed a new law limiting the use of carbon intensive fuels...
Read MoreNYS Department of Environmental Conservation Issues CLCPA Compliance Guidance
On December 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC or the Department) issued two policies that incorporate climate change considerations into...
Read MoreASTM Publishes New Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Standard
In November 2021, ASTM International published the new Phase I environmental site assessment standard, denominated E1527-21, to replace to prior E1527-13 standard that has...
Read MoreLocal Law 97 Carbon Trading Feasibility Study Published
The carbon trading feasibility study required by NYC Local Law 97 of 2019 (Local Law 97) has been published by NYU’s Guarini Center on...
Read MoreCity Issues New Local Law 97 Affordable Housing Guidance
New York City issued new guidance on compliance with Local Law 97 of 2019 (Local Law 97), as amended, for affordable housing and extended the...
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