State & Regional Climate Strategies

EELP develops legal analyses on opportunities for states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance a just, equitable, and orderly transition to a clean energy economy. Our Convener’s Network supports shared learning across regions and states to align smart climate and energy policy at every level of government.

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Dale Bryk Appointed to the NYSERDA Board

EELP Senior Attorney and Director of State & Regional Climate Policies Dale Bryk joins the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) board.

June 10, 2024

CleanLaw Podcast

CleanLaw — Wicked Resilient: Climate Adaptation in Massachusetts

Hannah Perls and Deanna Moran walk through some of the surprising ways that law and policy drive adaptation decisions in Massachusetts and beyond.

May 5, 2024

Legal Analysis

Litigation Updates on California’s New Climate Disclosure Laws

In late 2023, California passed two laws requiring public and private companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. Business groups have filed a complaint challenging the laws.

February 16, 2024

Legal Analysis

Signs of Progress on Corporate Climate Disclosure Ahead of SEC’s Final Rule

Companies will need to continue to respond to the call from a range of stakeholders including investors and consumers for increased transparency about climate commitments and climate risks as well as new regulations and litigation risks.

September 19, 2023

Comments Filed

Comments on EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Implementation Framework

The comments build upon recent discussions among expert stakeholders with experience in and perspectives from academia, NGOs, and the private and public sectors.

May 15, 2023

Comments Filed

EELP submits comments to EPA’s $27B Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund RFI on behalf of affordable housing and energy experts

December 6, 2022

CleanLaw Podcast

CleanLaw — Oregon’s Clean Fuel Standards with Abby Husselbee and Cory-Ann Wind

Abby and Cory discuss clean fuel standards and their benefits, Oregon’s program and history, prior legal challenges to their programs, and some lessons learned.

November 16, 2022

Legal Analysis

State Resource Guide: Drafting a Clean Fuel Standard to Manage Legal Risks

A brief history of the existing clean fuel standards, descriptions of prior cases challenging them, and the legal theories behind these cases and other potential legal challenges.

May 17, 2022

State Wetlands Protections and Climate Change Adaptation: A Comparative Study of New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island

Wetlands provide critical ecological and social benefits to the Northeast United States. In addition to providing habitats for many plant and animal species and destinations for recreational activities, wetlands protect […]

June 30, 2021