October 1, 2024

Generation & Fuels

ISO-NE
ISO-NE Prices Transmission Upgrades Needed by 2050: up to $26B
Transmission upgrades that are needed to avoid overloads in a fully electrified New England by 2050 could cumulatively cost between $22 billion and $26 billion, ISO-NE told its Planning Advisory Committee.
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York State Natural Gas Ban
The suit says New York's ban is preempted by federal law, seeking to apply the precedent from the Ninth Circuit's decision overturning Berkeley Calif.'s ban.
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Report Flags Unknown Effect of OSW on Ocean Ecology
A new report finds that the impact of offshore wind development on an endangered whale species in a key ecosystem will be hard to distinguish from the ongoing impacts of climate change.
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Car Industry: NJ Consumers Wary EV Adopters
New Jersey car dealers say they're committed to the transition from gas to electric vehicles, but the ACC II rules don’t take into account consumer attitudes.
NYPA
NYPA Names Exec to Head New Renewable Development Effort

NYPA has named a new executive to guide it into an expanded role as developer of large-scale renewable energy generation.

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Community Engagement Key to Moving Transmission Projects Ahead

Transmission developers discussed the obstacles to getting their projects permitted and built, but also focused on successes, with a strong focus on community and stakeholder engagement.

The White House
DOE’s Hydrogen Hubs Seek to Balance Industry, Political Priorities
The hydrogen hubs reflect an attempt to balance the conflicting political and energy industry interests that went into the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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NJ Energy Conference: Business Skepticism vs Government Resolve
New Jersey’s commitment to a rapid adoption of clean energy will be unwavering, the newly appointed head of the Board of Public Utilities told a conference of business leaders.
DOE
Hydrogen Hub Announcement Draws Praise and Scorn
Reaction to the Department of Energy’s hydrogen hub announcement was swift and, in some cases, passionate.
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Rhode Island Energy Issues Offshore Wind RFP
Rhode Island Energy has issued a new Request for Proposals for up to 1,200 MW of offshore wind capacity,

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