Renewable Power

PJM
Renewables Highlight 2021 PJM RTEP Report
PJM saw interconnection requests for solar more than triple since 2019, comprising more than half the interconnection queue, according to the 2021 RTEP report.
Wood Mackenzie
Solar Growth Expected to Slow from Supply Chain Challenges, Rising Prices
Supply delays and rising prices will cut U.S. solar growth this year but petroleum price shocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will help the sector recover.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
California Port to Start OSW Upgrades
The California Energy Commission approved a $10.5 million grant for renovations at the Port of Humboldt Bay to support offshore wind activities.
NYPA
New Yorkers Support 10-GW Solar Target — with Reservations
New York’s plan to increase its distributed solar target to 10 GW received wide support in comments to state regulators, with some caveats.
BLM
Bill to Expand Powers of Wash. Siting Council Passes Senate
Washington Senate Democrats greenlit a bill that would expand the authority of the body that makes citing decisions for energy facilities in the state.
Tuscola County Airport
Michigan Appeals Court Rules for Wind Turbines near Airport
In a case with statewide implications, Michigan appeals court ruled local officials improperly rejected eight new wind turbines near a rural airport.
Shutterstock
Ørsted New Jersey Wind Project Faces Local Opposition
Ocean Wind project developer Ørsted has asked the New Jersey BPU to approve an easement to run cables in Ocean City regardless of the town’s wishes.
Shutterstock
NJ Delays Third OSW Solicitation for PJM Tx, NY Bight Winners
New Jersey will delay its third offshore wind solicitation by three months to allow it to incorporate proposed transmission projects now being reviewed by PJM.
Shutterstock
California PUC Sets Biomethane Targets
The California PUC established new biomethane procurement goals to help reduce methane emissions from landfills, dairies and natural gas use.
BOEM
Energy Bar Weighs OSW in Oregon, California
New wind areas off the Oregon coast could lead to regional transmission planning with California, panelists told the EBA's Western Chapter.

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