Climate Goals
Coverage of Climate Goals in the Nexus archive.
- National Grid Seeks to Freeze Gas Delivery Rates Through 2028
National Grid has proposed freezing gas delivery rates for 2 million customers in New York City and Long Island through March 31, 2028, pending approval by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal aims to provide financial relief amid rising costs while maintaining customer programs and climate-related investments.
- Brazil eyes deeper China ties to boost green investments and aid low-carbon transition
Brazil aims to deepen cooperation with China to expand financing and scale green investments, accelerating its low-carbon transition. Brazilian Finance Minister Dario Durigan emphasized the need for long-term partnerships to reinforce productive capacities and contribute to global climate goals.
- Kaine, Warner question nuclear safeguards in US-Iran agreement, more headlines
Kaine and Warner raise concerns about nuclear safeguards in the US-Iran agreement. Additional headlines cover a proposed water rate increase in Hopewell and Prince George County, a state committee decision to nullify a primary election result, Microsoft's clean energy policy shift conflicting with Virginia's climate goals, and Virginia congressional Democrats advocating for a resilience position at a Norfolk naval base.
- Microsoft’s Clean Energy Reversal Collides with Virginia’s Climate Goals
Microsoft is backpedaling on a key clean-energy goal in Virginia amid a data center boom, creating tension with the state’s climate commitments. The tech giant operates multiple electricity-hungry data centers in Virginia, which is referred to as the 'data center capital of the world.'
- California cap-and-invest proposal would threaten state climate goals
California’s top air regulator proposed changes to the state’s cap-and-invest carbon market program. Key lawmakers and environmental groups argue the overhaul would undermine the program and California’s decarbonization goals.
- Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England
New England is experiencing rapid deployment of large grid batteries driven by acute power needs and state climate goals, with new installations continuously breaking capacity records. Tracking the largest batteries in the region has become increasingly challenging due to their rapid growth.
- Amazon would rather shareholders did not look too closely at carbon footprint
Amazon's board urges shareholders to reject a proposal requiring greater disclosure on AWS expansion's impact on climate goals. Investors are being asked to ignore potential scrutiny of the company's carbon footprint related to datacenters.