November 8, 2024

Federal Policy

Texas LNG
Environmental Justice Issues on 2 LNG Facilities Split FERC Dems
The fate of 2 Texas LNG developments that had their approvals remanded to FERC drew out some disagreements among the regulators’ two Democrats in recent orders.
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DOE Ramps up Support for LMI Community Solar
Jennifer Granholm announced new funding opportunities and projects aimed at expanding access to solar for low- and moderate-income consumers and communities.
Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station
FERC’s Handling of Environmental Justice Issues Debated in Court
Opponents of a gas compressor made a long-shot bid to close the facility in oral arguments that focused on FERC’s handling of environmental justice concerns.
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Congress Doubling Down on Bipartisan Push for ‘Permitting Reform’
Congressional Democrats and Republicans both seek changes to federal permitting rules, but each party seeks to serve different ends.
VisitBerkeley.com
Impact of Berkeley Gas Ruling Debated
A court ruling voiding Berkeley's ban on natural gas in new buildings could have national impact, but it doesn’t prevent all efforts to electrify buildings.
ESIG
Has Dynamic Pricing’s Time Come?
Price-responsive demand has long been supported by economists, but despite the significant investment in advanced meters, it has yet to take off.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
House Hearing Examines State of the Nuclear Power Industry
A House Energy & Commerce subcommittee heard testimony on the state of the nuclear industry as its members start work on a bill to deploy new advanced reactors.
GM
Treasury Releases Revised List of EVs Eligible for IRA Tax Credits
The Treasury Department's revised list of EVs qualifying for federal tax credits provided mixed news for U.S. and foreign automakers and prospective buyers.
NREL
Researchers Modeling Jet Stream Interference with OSW
Researchers are seeking ways to mitigate wind patterns that could limit the output or cause excessive wear on wind turbines planned off the Atlantic Coast.
SouthCoast Wind
Committee Begins Effort to Measure OSW Impact on Fisheries
BOEM debuted its effort to better engage fisheries and their related stakeholders in the country’s offshore wind development process.

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