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This executive summary by RMI describes orders issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in June 2026 directing six regional grid operators to reform their tariffs and processes for interconnecting large loads, such as data centers, to the transmission system.

This RMI fact sheet explains the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed April 2023 emission regulations for passenger cars, light- and medium-duty vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. The rules establish performance-based limits on greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants for vehicles manufactured in model 2027 and beyond, aiming to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce overall emissions.

This guide explains California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a market-based regulation designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the transportation sector by capping the carbon intensity of fuels.

The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation, passed by California legislators on April 28th, aims to phase out medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) internal combustion engine trucks to transition the state's transport system to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) by 2045. The regulation establishes specific compliance pathways for high-priority fleets, drayage truck fleets, and public fleets, while providing extensions for infrastructure, electrical, and delivery delays.

This 2020 industry brief by GreenCape examines the on-site treatment and reuse of grey- and blackwater to non-potable standards in South Africa. It outlines the technical processes for treating organic wastewater, the various technology variants available (such as pre-fabricated or constructed systems), and the regulatory landscape governed by the National Water Act and the National Environmental Management Act. The document highlights the economic and operational drivers for on-site treatment in both urban and rural settings, providing case studies from the Western Cape to demonstrate water and cost savings.

This fact sheet provides a chronological timeline of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory actions regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from 2007 to 2015. It details the legal foundations established by the Supreme Court, the implementation of fuel economy standards for vehicles, and the development of the Clean Power Plan for the power sector.

The provided document consists of a Mining Right granted to Atha Africa Ventures (Pty) Ltd by the South African Department of Mineral Resources, an Environmental Authorisation from the Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, and a Water Use Licence from the Department of Water and Sanitation. These documents collectively authorise the development and operation of the Yzermyn Underground Coal Mine in the Mpumalanga Province, detailing the legal obligations, environmental mitigation requirements, and water management constraints imposed on the holder.