News & Events

The State Energy & Environmental Impact Center regularly hosts events and produces press releases, newsletters, and expert commentary on clean energy, climate and environmental regulations, rulemakings and litigation. See below for our most recent events and updates.

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We use the #StateImpactAlert hashtag to flag the latest significant climate, energy, and environmental actions at various federal agencies. The alerts include a brief description of the action, the agency or agencies behind it, the deadline for comments, the date of public meetings (if applicable), and the link to the proceeding.

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    A Full Trip Around the Sun, Yet EJ Remains Eclipsed at FERC

    April 11, 2024

    A look at environmental justice at FERC a year after its EJ roundtable; AGs fight for more transparent investing around climate risk; EPA announces green bank funding; and more.

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    Supporting Environmental Justice at State AG Offices: A Conversation with New Jersey AG Matthew J. Platkin

    April 19, 2024

    In this episode of Recharged with the State Impact Center, we invited New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin to talk about his role as New Jersey’s chief law enforcement officer. We had the chance to learn more about the environmental justice work his office is doing throughout the state. AG Platkin also discussed his career trajectory, offering advice to law students, as well as upcoming opportunities to join his office’s stellar team.

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    ESG and Antitrust: An AG’s Perspective

    Apr 20, 2024

    Come hear Colorado AG Phil Weiser (NYU Law ’94) speak about antitrust law and corporate commitments in the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) space.