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March 10, 2026

Environmental Regulations

Congress Looks to Former EPA Admins for Guidance
The House heard testimony from former EPA Administrators Christine Todd Whitman and Carol Browner shortly before the Senate confirmed Michael Regan.
Conn. Officials Push Back on ‘Gas Tax’ Label of TCI-P
Connecticut officials and gasoline trade associations squared off over the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program during a public hearing.
Virginia Takes $43.6M in its 1st RGGI Auction
Virginia sold $43.6 million in carbon dioxide allowances in its first RGGI auction since joining the cap-and-invest program in January.
UPDATED: Key Vote Looms for Wash. Cap-and-trade Bill
A Washington state cap-and-trade bill designed to cut greenhouse gases and aid low-income residents faces a key vote Feb. 25.
Colo. AQCC Approves Deal on Pneumatic Devices
The Colorado AQCC enacted the nation’s strictest rules around methane emissions from the pneumatic controllers used in oil and gas production facilities.
Paris GHG Targets not Ambitious Enough, Study Says
The Paris Agreement target of cutting carbon emissions by 1% annually should be increased to 1.8%, according to a University of Washington study.
Drop in GHG Emissions Illusory, Advocates Warn
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 9% in 2020, but experts say a repeat performance is unlikely.
Zero-carbon Power, TCI-P at Top of Lamont’s Priorities
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont outlined a three-pronged approach to addressing climate change and it includes a goal of zero-carbon electric supply by 2040.
Green Bonds Must Attract More Investors, Panel Says
The market for bonds that address climate change is flourishing, with issuances that now exceed $1 trillion, but that still falls short of what is needed.
Inslee Pursues Climate Moonshot in 3rd Term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with RTO Insider about his priorities for his third term in office, including his climate change-oriented agenda.

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