EELC Webinar on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overruling Chevron Deference
On September 3rd, EELC attorneys presented a webinar on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overrule the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine – which had afforded federal agencies like the EPA wide latitude in interpreting the law – and the potential impacts on environmental protection in New Jersey. Thank you to the 100+ people who tuned in and joined us live for our presentation. For those who weren’t able to attend, you can find a video of the presentation here.
Clean Energy
As part of our efforts to support a just and equitable transition to a clean energy economy, EELC is representing NJPEEC, NRDC and Sierra Club in multibillion-dollar proceedings before the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU’s) on building decarbonization and energy efficiency. The utility petitions in these proceedings (known as “Triennium II”) propose energy efficiency and demand reduction programs across New Jersey’s commercial, industrial and residential buildings – including for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households – and a building decarbonization pilot program incentivizing appliances such as electric heat pumps. EELC successfully intervened in these filings, enabling our client group to formally advocate for the BPU to approve final programs that maximize building electrification, ensure affordability, and increase participation for LMI households.
Open Space & Sustainable Development
EELC and its client, Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy, are fighting for public access to the last remaining segments of the scenic Hudson River Waterfront Walkway – the world-class public walkway along the western shore of the Hudson River spanning from Bayonne to Fort Lee. We are holding the NJ Department of Environmental Protection and recalcitrant private developers accountable under the public trust doctrine to enforce the public’s right to use and enjoy this waterfront treasure.
