Renewable Power

NY Grid Study Pushes Meshed OSW Transmission, Coordination
New York state energy agencies released a study urging faster permitting, planning and approval processes to build transmission to accommodate renewables.
FERC Seeks Details on RTO Hybrid Resource Treatment
FERC stopped short of ordering RTOs/ISOs to modify market rules to foster hybrid resources, instead directing them to submit reports on existing efforts.
Baker Vetoes Mass. Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a wide-ranging climate bill, saying he needed more time to scrutinize the details of the legislation and recommend changes.
SPP Wind Output Rises to Record 19.9 GW
It took all of two weeks into the new year before SPP set new peak records for wind and renewable energy output.
NYC’s Largest Generator Has New Name, New Aim
Ravenswood Generating announced that it will change its name to Rise Light & Power and develop large-scale clean energy projects.
NY Awards 2.5-GW Offshore Deal to Equinor
New York announced that it is awarding 2,490 MW in offshore wind contracts to Equinor Wind US, the largest such procurement ever in the U.S.
‘Participant Funding’ Violates FPA, Grid Groups Say
RTO policies assigning network upgrades to interconnection customers are no longer just and reasonable, renewable advocates said in a new report.
Cuomo Outlines Green Path for New York in 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented an overview of government priorities in his State of the State address, ranking the transition to a green economy number five.
PJM, States Exploring 6 Scenarios in OSW Tx Study
PJM stakeholders received an update on work by the Offshore Transmission Study Group to coordinate with states more effectively for future wind power.
Report Outlines NEPOOL ‘Pathways’ to a Future Grid
A new report explores ways for New England to overcome the growing conflicts between states’ clean energy goals and ISO-NE's wholesale markets.

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