National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

This week, NCEL's very own #Conservation Associate Justin Gulino is attending #Biodiversity #COP-16 in Cali, Columbia as a delegate and panelist! Justin will be speaking on #inclusive biodiversity conservation strategies with an emphasis on innovative policies coming from state legislatures 🌱 Stay tuned for more on Justin's adventures ✈️

Election season is approaching and states are on the frontlines of #EnvironmentalAction! As the laboratories of #democracy, states incubate the most #innovative policies that will bring us into a #SustainableFuture💡 Learn more about how states shape the path towards the future in our latest blog written by NCEL's Executive Director Dylan McDowell ➡️ https://lnkd.in/duqDTAyS

❗Breaking❗At least 135 state legislators from 37 states across the country have sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission calling for the integration of Dynamic Line Ratings and other grid-enhancing technologies to increase capacity in the #PowerGrid! The letter supports: ➡️ A requirement for DLR deployment on highly congested lines ➡️ Investigation and investment into additional GETs Learn more about the letter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e978zH_w

At one of the first sessions of #NCEL2019, Colorado State Representative Alex Valdez learned about #PlasticPollution policies from other states, and went on to pass a landmark plastic pollution bill🥤 Learn more about the success here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDKvRSYH

NCEL is starting off October by reflecting back on all our work from the past 3 months ➡️ Events, federal actions, #NCEL2024, and new resources! The actions of states are more crucial than ever as election season approaches. Through NCEL, state actions are strengthened by their ability to collaborate and work together across state lines – taking the action of one state and multiplying it. Over the past three months... ➡️ We brought legislators together in the Southeast to learn more about transmission planning and #energy goals in the region. ➡️ NCEL hosted its annual National Forum in Louisville Kentucky - over 115 legislators attended and left with more knowledge and ideas on policies to consider in 2025. ➡️ We convened a bipartisan group of 20 legislators from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in Charleston, South Carlonia to discuss regional transmission and energy needs. These are just a few highlights. Check out more in our latest Quarterly Impact Report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ea73nt-R

On September 12-14, 23 NC, SC, and GA state legislators and staff convened in Charleston, SC to discuss regional #transmission goals and how to build the #GridoftheFuture! Panels featured #Utility101 & the #PowerGrid in the Southeast - legislators walked away with knowledge on implementing utility and grid policy in the coming session ⚡ Learn more about the event ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUayhFEi

NCEL's Alissa Weinman has been announced as a member of the Inaugural Cohort for Coastal Leadership Institute with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana! The Cohort will: 📍Hear from experts on the ecological, cultural, economic and political factors impacting coasts 📍Learn from communities facing the land loss crisis 📍Connect with like-minded individuals and help create a thriving, sustainable coast for all Learn more about the cohort and what Alissa will be up to for the next year ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gmDrnG_U

After attending an NCEL event, Utah Senator Nate Blouin championed legislation to maximize the efficiency of our #PowerGrid through grid-enhancing technologies! Learn more about Senator Blouin's success ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-ihd2xZ

After attending #NCEL2023, Minnesota Representative Frank Hornstein passed an #e-bike rebate program that was so popular, "when the vouchers were offered on the internet, the computer system crashed" - MN Rep. Hornstein The Program: ✅ Covers 50-75% of the cost of an e-bike up to a maximum of $1,500 ✅ Allocates $2 million for 2024 and 2025 ✅ Supports the purchases of over 1,000 new e-bikes Learn more about the success here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/etHZpnw7

This past week, we hosted our 2024 Mississippi River Legislative Caucus (MRLC) forum in Minneapolis! Over 15 legislators from 7 states gathered to discuss innovative solutions to #Environmental issues facing the vital river, from #GreenInfrastructure to #SustainableAgriculture - Legislators walked away with new ideas and ways to protect the river and help their communities! Learn more in our Recap Blog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKxdgeSK