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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will review proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in November, with changes expected to take effect at the beginning of 2025. The amendments will implement more stringent carbon intensity reductions by 2030, extend the carbon intensity reduction requirements to 2045, and change the way many low carbon fuels are regulated in the program. The proposed changes aim to align the LCFS program more closely with the 2022 Scoping Plan Update.Join our experts for a webinar where we’ll break down these fast-approaching changes around LCFS and provide actionable insights so businesses can prepare. You’ll hear more on:• What these proposed changes to the LCFS entail.• How the proposed LCFS updates are expected to impact credit pricing, market dynamics, and compliance strategies.• How changes in California’s LCFS will impact other low carbon fuel markets.Presenters: Mike McCurdy, P.E. - Managing Director, Energy Advisory Services; Philip Sheehy - Sr. Director; Zach Schofield - Sr. Analyst; Daniel Jackson - Analyst.

Launched more than a decade ago, the Maryland EmPOWER Act is one of the country's leading energy efficiency programs, requiring utilities to meet a 2% annual savings target. Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Pepco, and Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) have successfully reached these targets for numerous years—a remarkable accomplishment that demands significant effort. Join us for a webinar to discover the secrets behind their sustained success. We’ll delve into their culture of relentless innovation and the groundbreaking strategies that continue to drive transformative results. Key takeaways include: Insights from SMECO’s approach to evolving demand response: traditional switches and thermostats, bring-your-own-devices and optimization, and smart home technologies. Overview of how Pepco’s award-winning Residential New Construction New Homes program consistently exceeds targets despite evolving market conditions. Learnings from BGE’s innovative marketing campaigns, designed to actively engage customers and boost participation.