Policy
As electric bus market expands in US, manufacturers struggle to keep up
Fueled by federal funding, the transition to low-emissions public transportation represents a big opportunity for the struggling U.S. electric bus manufacturing industry. Read More
France will jail corporate directors who fail to adhere to new CSRD requirements
No get-out-of-jail-free-card will save companies that don't comply with this new French law. Read More
Sustainable investors more likely to engage on climate policy, MIT Sloan analysis suggests
MIT Sloan School of Management working paper challenges the idea that sustainable investing detracts from work on climate policy. Read More
Crux 2023 Clean Energy Transferable Tax Credit Market Intelligence Report
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to catalyze $3 trillion of investment in the US over the next 10 years (according to Goldman Sachs), principally through its use of clean energy tax credits, many of which are transferable for the first time. This launched a new market, which rapidly took shape in the second half of 2023, as new tax credit buyers, sellers, and intermediaries transacted billions of dollars of credits. Read More
Newsom's budget cuts threaten to delay California's new environmental disclosure laws
Businesses were required to start reporting emissions and risks in 2026, but a budget proposal would push that back. Read More
What you need to know to access the $14 billion from the EPA’s National Clean Investment Fund
The 'national green bank' will prioritize underinvested projects and communities to support clean energy projects. Read More
Shifting political winds threaten Europe’s progress on green goals
Shaken by global instability and a populist backlash, European nations are retreating from plans to reduce greenhouse gases, promote sustainable farming practices and boost biodiversity. Read More
How 2024 will accelerate New York City's EV future
New statewide EV infrastructure incentives will give New York City's charging capacity a significant boost. Read More
The future of ‘cap-and-trade’ carbon markets could hinge on Washington state
More states are pursuing cap-and-trade, but closely watching a likely ballot measure on repeal in Washington. Read More
After Clean Water Act ruling, states that want to protect affected wetlands need millions
It could take years for states to address the loss of federal standards — if they do at all. Read More