{"id":2102750,"date":"2023-11-18T14:08:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T19:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-green-energy-crusade-could-mean-new-rules-for-everyone-not-just-california\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T19:10:37","slug":"newsoms-green-energy-crusade-could-mean-new-rules-for-everyone-not-just-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-green-energy-crusade-could-mean-new-rules-for-everyone-not-just-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom&#8217;s green energy crusade could mean new rules for everyone \u2014 not just California"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsoms-green-energy-crusade-could-mean-new-rules-for-everyone-not-just-california%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2102750&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>California&#8217;s Green Energy Policies \u200dGain Support from Biden Administration<\/h2>\n<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has been a vocal advocate for green energy\u2063 policies in California,\u200d and\u200d now the Biden administration is backing\u2064 those efforts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved a regulation from the California Air Resources Board that mandates the replacement of diesel locomotives with zero-emission ones. This move marks a significant step towards reducing \u2063emissions in the Golden State.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;This rule implements a policy change that will\u200d no longer categorically preempt certain state regulations \u2062of non-new locomotives and engines, while retaining exclusive \u2063federal authority for the \u2062regulation \u200bof new locomotives and \u2064new locomotive engines. EPA\u2019s regulatory revisions will preserve the ability of \u2062California to adopt and enforce certain \u200demission standards regulating non-new locomotives and engines if EPA has \u2063authorized such standards.\u2062 Other states may, in turn, \u2062adopt those same California standards,&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u200d new regulation prohibits locomotives that are 23 years or older from \u2062operating in California\u2064 after 2029. Additionally, starting in 2030, passenger \u200dlocomotives and freight trains must operate in a zero-emission configuration while in the state. This policy will \u200bundoubtedly impact trains that cross state lines and operate in other \u200bstates.<\/p>\n<p>This approval is just one of many that the Biden \u2064administration has granted to California in support of its green policy initiatives.\u200b In March, the EPA granted a \u200bwaiver allowing the state to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsoms-green-energy-crusade-could-mean-new-rules-for-everyone-not-just-california\/\" title=\"Newsom's green energy crusade could mean new rules for everyone \u2014 not just California\">implement heavy-duty truck emissions standards<\/a>, which will accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in the trucking \u2064industry until 2035.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Newsom expressed his \u2064enthusiasm for these developments, stating, &#8220;This\u200b is a \u200dbig deal for \u2062climate action. We&#8217;re leading the charge to get dirty trucks and buses off our streets, and other states and countries\u200c are lining up to follow our lead around the\u2064 world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Key \u2062Points:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Biden administration supports California&#8217;s green energy policies.<\/li>\n<li>The EPA approved \u2062a regulation requiring the replacement of diesel locomotives with zero-emission \u200cones.<\/li>\n<li>California will ban \u200dolder locomotives\u2063 from operating in the state after 2029.<\/li>\n<li>Passenger locomotives made in\u200c 2030 or\u2063 later, as well as freight trains made in 2035 or later, must \u2062operate in a zero-emission\u200c configuration while in California.<\/li>\n<li>The rule change will impact trains operating \u200bin other \u2064states.<\/li>\n<li>The Biden administration also granted a waiver for\u200d heavy-duty truck emissions standards in California.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>California continues to lead the way in environmental protection, and with \u200cthe support of the Biden \u2062administration, its green energy policies are \u200cgaining momentum.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The\u2062 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential benefits of the partnership \u200bbetween California&#8217;s green energy policies and the Biden administration, particularly in terms of\u2062 combating climate change and promoting innovation in\u2062 the green \u2064energy sector<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Andards,&#8221; said EPA Administrator Michael Regan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This\u2063 move is in line \u2064with California&#8217;s ambitious goals of achieving \u2064carbon neutrality by \u200d2045. The state has been at the forefront of renewable energy adoption, with initiatives such \u2063as the Renewables Portfolio Standard, which requires utilities to obtain 33% of their\u2063 energy from renewable\u200d sources by 2020, and 100% \u200cclean energy by\u200b 2045. \u2062With the\u200d approval of this regulation, California is\u200b taking yet another step \u200ctowards building a sustainable and green future.<\/p>\n<p>By mandating the replacement of\u200c diesel locomotives with zero-emission ones, California is addressing one of the major sources of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. \u200cDiesel \u200clocomotives are known for their high\u2062 emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide. By switching to zero-emission locomotives, California will not\u200b only reduce its carbon footprint but also improve air quality and public health.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between California&#8217;s green energy policies and the Biden administration\u2062 is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it shows\u2062 a united front in the fight against climate change and advancing clean energy solutions. The\u200d Biden \u200cadministration has made\u2062 combating climate change a top priority, and supporting \u2062California&#8217;s green energy policies demonstrates their commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/landmark-climate-study-says-melting-arctic-wont-lead-to-more-severe-cold-weather\/\" title=\"Landmark Climate Study Says Melting Arctic Won\u2019t Lead to More Severe Cold Weather\">reducing greenhouse gas emissions<\/a> and transitioning to a clean energy economy.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, this partnership sets an example for other states to follow.\u200c California\u200b has often been a trendsetter\u2063 in environmental policies, and with the federal government&#8217;s support, other states\u2062 may be encouraged to adopt similar regulations to reduce emissions from transportation and other sectors. This collective effort is crucial \u2064in \u200cachieving national and \u200bglobal \u200bclimate goals.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the collaboration between California and the\u200b Biden administration is expected to spur\u200b innovation and investment in the\u200c green energy sector. By promoting the use \u200bof \u200bzero-emission locomotives, there will be a demand for new technologies and infrastructure, leading\u200b to \u200beconomic growth\u200d and job \u2062creation. This aligns with the Biden administration&#8217;s focus \u2063on building a clean\u2062 energy economy that can\u200b create millions of well-paying jobs \u2063across various sectors.<\/p>\n<p>However, there may be challenges along the way.\u2062 The \u2064transition from diesel to\u2063 zero-emission locomotives will require significant investment in infrastructure and technology. It will also require \u200dcollaboration\u200b between various stakeholders, including\u200b railroad companies, manufacturers, and government \u2063agencies. Overcoming these challenges will require a\u200c coordinated effort and strong leadership \u200cfrom \u2064both California and \u200dthe federal government.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the support of \u200bthe Biden administration for California&#8217;s green energy policies, particularly \u200bthe \u200bregulation mandating the replacement \u200cof diesel locomotives with zero-emission ones, is \u2063a significant \u200bstep towards reducing\u200c emissions in the state and combating climate change. This partnership not only showcases\u200c a unified approach to\u2062 addressing environmental issues but also sets \u200dan example for other states to follow. By\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-looks-to-cut-ev-mandate-in-virginia-if-state-gop-secures-both-chambers-in-november\/\" title=\"Youngkin aims to eliminate EV mandate in Virginia if GOP controls both chambers in November.\">promoting clean energy solutions<\/a>,\u2062 California and the Biden\u2062 administration are paving the way for a \u200csustainable and prosperous future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has touted green energy policies throughout his governorship, and while he can only rule over the Golden State, the Biden administration has allowed climate rules from California to go forward. The latest Golden State policy the Environmental Protection Agency has permitted is a regulation requiring railroad operators to replace diesel locomotives<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2102751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2102750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2102750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2102750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2102751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2102750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2102750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2102750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}