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Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new framework for New York state to achieve six gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, which represents at least 20% of the peak electricity load of New York State.

PotlatchDeltic Corporation announced it established a 2030 GHG emissions reduction target for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions of 42% and a Scope 3 value chain GHG emissions reduction target of 25% from a 2021 baseline.

Capri Holdings Limited, a global fashion luxury group, made progress on lowering emissions in 2022 by achieving a 38% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions from a fiscal year 2019 baseline.

The United States Postal Service announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000-vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is using an aggregator for its residential virtual power plant initiative.

Clean Harbors, Inc., a provider of environmental and industrial services throughout North America, announced it avoided twice as much GHG emissions compared to emissions generated.

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) electrified more than 20% of its over-the-road fleet and is on track to reach 100% electrification of its passenger cars, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles by 2030.

On December 7, the White House Council on the Environment Quality (CEQ) released the draft rules for performance standards for Federal buildings. In this column, IMT's Amy Boyce explores what the Federal standard aims to achieve, how it compares to other building performance standards, where the standards can go further - and why it matters.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in funding and awards for transportation electrification initiatives in the state.