2012

01 May 2013

Sizing up Progress Toward '15 by '15



States: New York,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: The 2012 EEPS update
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07 Dec 2012

Pace and Supporters' Comments in Favor of Increased Efficiency Budgets in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy


Topics: Climate,

States: Northeast,
Resource Type: Comments

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: None
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07 Dec 2012

Pace Supports Increased Efficiency Budgets in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy



States: New York,
Resource Type: Comments

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Comments filed to the New York PSC by Pace and supporters (NRDC, Sierra Club, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Alliance for Clean Energy New York and Environmental Advocates of New York) following Hurricane Sandy, advocating for increased efficiency budgets in the wake of Sandy and future storms.
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01 Jun 2012

Market Programs Primer

Author: Tim Banach

Topics: Markets,

States: New York,
Resource Type: Report

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Market-based environmental protection programs offer numerous economic, administrative, and performance advantages over traditional command-and-control approaches.  This work highlights key design features of various state and regional market-based environmental programs currently operating in New York and evaluates their success.
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01 Jun 2012

The Impact of Climate Change on the Rural Environments of the Northeast

Author: PECC Staff

Topics: Climate,

States: Northeast,
Resource Type: Fact Sheet

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: This fact sheet was created for the “Focus on Change” conference held June of 2012. It explores the consequences of extreme weather conditions on the rural environments of the Northeast. It exposes the vulnerabilities and stresses that will be placed on rural populations and ecosystems as a result of climate change.
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16 Apr 2012

Summary of Proposed Rule


Topics: Climate,

States: Northeast,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units
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16 Apr 2012

Summary: Standards of performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationay Sources



States: National,
Resource Type: Report

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Summary of proposed rule on GHG emissions standards for new stationary sources: electric utility generating units.
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01 Jan 2012

Impact of Climate Change on the Rural Environments of the Northeast

Author: PECC Staff

Topics: Climate,

States: Northeast,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Explores the consequences of extreme weather conditions on the rural environments of the Northeast.
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01 Jan 2012

Biofuels Fact Sheet

Author: Dan Welch


States: National,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Biofuel fact sheet
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01 Jan 2012

Electric Vehicles Fact Sheet

Author: Dan Welch


States: National,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Electric vehicle fact sheet
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01 Jan 2012

The Impact of Climate Change on the Urban Environments of the Northeast

Author: PECC Staff


States: Northeast,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Explores the consequences of extreme weather conditions on the urban environments of the Northeast.
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01 Jan 2012

Market-based Environmental Programs in New York State: A Primer

Author: Tim Banach


States: New York,
Resource Type: Policy Brief

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: The broad goal of environmental regulation is to protect human health and the environment. To that end, regulation often seeks to prevent or control the release of pollutants into the air or water or onto the land. New York State regulators have approached the control of pollution in two ways: through command-and-control requirements and market-based mechanisms. This primer introduces market-based mechanisms currently employed in New York State environmental regulation.
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01 Jan 2012

Energy Efficiency in New York: Midcourse Status Report of '15 by '15



States: New York,
Resource Type: Report

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: This report reviews progress to date makes recommendations for improving these programs and making New York "Number one" for energy efficiency.
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01 Jan 2012

Natural Gas Vehicles Fact Sheet

Author: Dan Welch


States: National,
Resource Type: Fact Sheet

Adoption Year: 2012
Abstract: Natural gas vehicle fact sheet
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