CONEG encourages intergovernmental cooperation on issues affecting the economic, social and environmental well-being of the Northeast.
Governor Phil Scott has relaunched the State’s Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Incentive Program
Governor Cuomo Announces Nation-Leading Initiatives to Expand Electric Vehicle Use to Combat Climate Change
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued its Electric Vehicle Roadmap
Electric vehicle charging stations get a boost from Maine regulators
Governor Mills and Efficiency Maine Launch Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Northeast Governors Issue Joint Letter to President Biden Urging Continued Prioritization of Offshore Wind Development
Biden administration moves forward on Vineyard Wind
Governor Mills Announces Intent to Expand Research and Development of Floating Offshore Wind in Maine
Governor Cuomo Announces Finalized Contracts for Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Projects to Deliver Nearly 1,700 Megawatts of Clean and Affordable Renewable Energy to New Yorkers
Governors write to federal regulators and urge them not to delay offshore wind power
After a two-year hiatus, the New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers (NEG/ECP) met virtually on May 17 to build on their relationship, and they discussed COVID-19 and economic recovery, climate change, and U.S. Canada relations. A major topic of discussion among Governors and Premiers was coordination on vaccine supply in the region. They agreed […]
After months long negotiations between the governor and the state legislature, Governor Charlie Baker has signed a sweeping climate change bill into law with a goal of creating net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and furthers the Commonwealth’s commitment to combat climate change and protect its vulnerable communities. “Climate change is an urgent challenge that […]
February 3, 2021 The CONEG Governors have delivered their 2021 State of the State addresses. Highlights of the speeches are provided below including a word cloud illustrating the commonalities among the states. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont delivered his third state of the state on January 6, 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, Lamont delivered his […]
US Offshore Wind Critical to New England’s Decarbonized Future Grid (RTO Insider)
New WRI expert notes on aligning green recovery plans and NDCs (World Resources Institute)
Biden Administration Invests $1 Billion To Protect Communities, Families, and Businesses Before Disaster Strikes
Pathway to critical and formidable goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 is narrow but brings huge benefits, according to IEA special report (International Energy Agency)
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