Climate Policy News You Can Use — September 2024
Dear Colleagues,
We hope everyone has had a great summer so far and got to spend some time outside. We’re sure you all have a lot on your mind between outstanding policy discussions and the election. Please reach out if you have any questions or thoughts on the rest of the year or beyond! NY Climate Week will be a great chance to connect and have meaningful climate talks, please see the latest below.
Everything Climate Week
EDF will have a strong presence at New York Climate Week this year. For our full list of events, please see our website. If you are looking to connect, please reach out! Some events EDF is putting on include topics surrounding methane, hydrogen, and net-zero data. Additionally, EDFers will be all over New York City during the week, and information about other events is included there as well! Two especially important events of note:
- The Net-Zero Data Boom: Building a Collaborative Blueprint for 2030
Check out new research from the +Biz Net-Zero team that showcases several use cases for existing climate data, and also highlights critical gaps in the current reporting landscape. The event will feature familiar faces from CDP, UNFCCC, and Race to Zero. - The Most Important Action Companies Can Take on Climate? Policy Advocacy
Hosted by our friends from ICCR, ERM, and WBCSD, this event will provide companies an opportunity to have candid and meaningful conversations on how to prioritize climate public policy advocacy as a core net zero commitment. You will hear from peers on leading best practices, trade association engagement challenges and new resources, and innovative approaches to driving climate public policy engagement consistently across your firm.
Strong Signals for the IRA in Congress
Last month, a group of House Republicans sent a letter to Speaker Johnson urging him to protect the energy-related tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. These members cited the overwhelming private investment that has been announced since the passage of the IRA, relating these impacts to job creation, economic development, and bolstering the United States’ energy independence. This letter is an encouraging signal that the IRA is continuing to be understood as a policy that is driving good investments that boost the economy.
Take Action:
- Reach out to the offices of the Members of Congress who signed on to this letter and thank them for demonstrating leadership in protecting the important tax provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Keeping up with the Administration
The DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has announced $400 million to spur clean energy solutions, innovations, and investment into rural and remote areas across the United States.
ICYMI – Things We’re Tracking
- Advanced Energy United: Five Indicators the Inflation Reduction Act is Working for America
- Trellis: Key trends will shape business climate action in 2025
- EDF Report: Growing investments in electric vehicle manufacturing and job creation with numerous states benefiting
- EDF Blog: How to Embed Nature in Your Corporate Net Zero Plan
- EDF Blog: The Scope 3 Playbook: Mitigation Strategies for Companies
That is all for September. Thank you for reading, and if this was forwarded to you, email us to subscribe!
Best,
Daniel Neff on behalf of the Climate Policy Leadership Team
