Connecticut Moves to Boost EV Adoption for Renters as Biden Pushes Clean Energy
Connecticut is considering a 'right-to-charge' bill for renters, aiming to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Meanwhile, the Joe Biden administration is pushing for stricter emissions standards and clean energy transition, as gasoline prices surge due to the Russian energy ban.
The Connecticut bill, if passed, would allow renters in multi-unit buildings to install EV charging equipment in their designated parking spaces. This move is expected to boost EV adoption, particularly among residents disproportionately affected by air pollution - Black, Latino, and Asian communities, due to historical housing discrimination.
The House has approved a bill banning Russian oil imports and authorizing further sanctions. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm has urged the domestic oil industry to increase production in response. However, oil companies are sitting on thousands of unused federal drilling permits for the Permian Basin, raising questions about their commitment to ramping up production.
The Biden administration has restored California's authority to set stricter tailpipe emissions standards. Decades of federal housing discrimination have left 45 million Americans living in areas with harmful air pollution. Automakers are urged to plan for greater environmental protections and better worker pay during the transition to EV production. Utilities, however, have largely stayed out of the Republican-led states' Supreme Court fight against the Social Security Administration's authority to regulate power plant emissions.
The 'right-to-charge' bill in Connecticut, if enacted, could significantly expand EV charging access. The Biden administration's push for stricter emissions standards and clean energy transition is crucial, especially with rising gasoline prices encouraging Americans to consider EVs. However, the oil industry's response to the Russian energy ban and the Supreme Court challenge to EPA's authority remain key factors in the U.S. energy landscape.
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