Regulations
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Datamaran launches product for ESG risk, compliance management
The company's Core product will use AI-powered workflows to help corporate sustainability, legal and risk management teams comply with global climate and ESG disclosure regulations.
By Lamar Johnson • June 20, 2025 -
Trump signs resolutions killing California’s zero-emissions rules
President Donald Trump called for ending electric vehicle mandates, signing off on a trio of congressional joint resolutions.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 20, 2025 -
Boxed vs. bottled: Not all sustainability claims hold water, nonprofit says
The brand Boxed Water is Better agreed to change certain environmental statements on its packaging in response to a nonprofit’s review, which was requested by the International Bottled Water Association.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2025 -
New guide to help fashion supply chains comply with global ESG regulations
TrusTrace’s fourth playbook introduces tools to help the fashion industry navigate existing and upcoming data legislation requirements.
By Lauren Schenkman • June 17, 2025 -
SEC withdraws proposed rules on ESG disclosures, shareholder submissions
The rules were among 14 proposed Biden-era regulations the Securities and Exchange Commission said it would cease the rulemaking process for.
By Lamar Johnson • June 16, 2025 -
EPA proposes slashing power plant carbon, mercury emission limits
However, the Environmental Protection Agency’s rationale behind the move may be legally flawed, according to environmental and other groups.
By Ethan Howland • June 13, 2025 -
Transferability is transforming clean energy project finance, say dealmakers
The ability to transfer tax credits has allowed for new investors, new structures and faster deals, experts say, but is threatened by congressional budget proposals.
By Diana DiGangi • June 10, 2025 -
Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits
Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • June 10, 2025 -
GOP lawmakers reiterate asks for clean energy credit tweaks in reconciliation bill
Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Virginia Republican, said “there remains significant room for improvement in preserving the clean energy tax credits” in the Senate’s version of the budget bill.
By Lamar Johnson • June 9, 2025 -
New York bets big on green economy with Brooklyn climate innovation hub
NYC and LA nonprofits expect BATWorks to nurture 150 cleantech startups, generate $2.6B in economic impact and create more than 600 green jobs.
By Danielle McLean • June 6, 2025 -
BlackRock removed from Texas divestment list after climate alliance exits
Texas’ comptroller said BlackRock is no longer considered to be “boycotting” fossil fuels and its change in climate alliance participation was “directly related” to the state’s divestment list.
By Lamar Johnson • June 4, 2025 -
Port of Los Angeles presses ahead with EV transition amid regulation changes
The port will use Clean Truck Fund revenue to fund charging infrastructure and truck purchase vouchers.
By Alejandra Carranza • June 3, 2025 -
Congress revokes Advanced Clean Trucks waiver, creating ambiguity for refuse fleets
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution revoking waivers allowing California to implement several zero-emissions truck policies. The change will ease requirements even as a transition continues.
By Jacob Wallace • June 2, 2025 -
DOE cancels $3.7B in carbon capture, decarbonization awards
Calpine, PPL Corp., Ørsted and Exxon Mobil are among the companies affected by the decision.
By Ethan Howland • June 2, 2025 -
Labor Dept. drops Biden-era ESG fiduciary rule
The agency will no longer defend the rule allowing retirement plan managers to consider ESG factors and intends to work through a new rulemaking process on the topic “as expeditiously as possible.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 29, 2025 -
Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health would suffer while auto and petroleum industry lobbyists support ending California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
By Dan Zukowski • May 29, 2025 -
FTC, DOJ weigh in on Republican states’ coal antitrust case against ‘Big Three’ asset managers
The federal agencies urged the court to reject BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Texas AG Ken Paxton and 10 other states.
By Lamar Johnson • May 28, 2025 -
House-passed budget bill sparks concerns from clean energy industry
While the nuclear industry saw some positive changes from a committee-passed version, further updates to the IRA structure prompted concerns from clean energy and sustainable investing groups.
By Lamar Johnson • May 27, 2025 -
House’s 60-day deadline for IRA eligibility would trigger ‘scramble’: EY experts
“From a commercial perspective, it's not a unilateral decision most of the time on whether you can begin construction,” said Greg Matlock, a tax leader at EY Americas.
By Diana DiGangi • May 27, 2025 -
Stop work order on Empire Wind 1 lifted, Equinor resumes construction
Statements from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum imply that the restart approval was related to conversations about the state’s natural gas pipeline capacity.
By Diana DiGangi • May 21, 2025 -
Pennsylvania judge dismisses county climate lawsuit against oil majors
A judge ruled that state courts lacked the subject matter jurisdiction to settle Bucks County’s case because its stated claims are “so intertwined with emissions.”
By Lamar Johnson • May 20, 2025 -
GOP supporters of IRA clean energy credits outline reconciliation bill recommendations
Fourteen Republicans asked to maintain the tax credit transferability mechanism through the phase-out period and make two other adjustments to the clean energy tax credit changes.
By Lamar Johnson • May 19, 2025 -
Oklo looks to Trump to hasten nuclear permitting
The advanced nuclear company aims to submit its reactor license application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission later this year.
By Brian Martucci • May 19, 2025 -
Congressional Dems press US financial institutions on climate alliance exits
“Leaving doesn’t eliminate climate-related financial risk; instead, it diminishes your capacity to monitor and address that risk collaboratively,” a letter from over 40 lawmakers said.
By Lamar Johnson • May 16, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards
State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.
By Dan Zukowski • May 15, 2025