October 5, 2024

Renewable Power

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.
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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.
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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.
UN IPCC
IPCC Climate Report: ‘Half Measures No Longer an Option’
The intensifying impacts of climate change are outpacing nature’s and societies’ abilities to adapt to or mitigate them, according to the latest U.N. report.
BOEM
Fierce Bidding Pushes NY Bight Auction to $4.37 Billion
Six companies offered a record $4.37 billion for 5.6 GW of offshore wind capacity in the New York Bight after three days of fierce bidding.
DOE
Massachusetts Solar Watchers See Warning Signs in Local Siting
Solar siting in Massachusetts has proven to be a "much, much more heavy lift" than expected, said Grasshopper Energy's Jonathan Persaud.
U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Avangrid CEO: Benefits of OSW Restructuring Not Reflected in Stock
Avangrid’s CEO said during an earnings call that the lease areas that the company now directly controls are “undervalued based on current market prices.”

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