State and Local Policy

Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
Regulators Discuss Conn. Progress on ‘Equitable Modern Grid’
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority discussed its progress on its Equitable Modern Grid initiative at a recent webinar.
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OSW Developers See Robust Interest from Lenders
Developers still face challenges to finance offshore wind projects, but lenders are eager to get involved, speakers told the ACPA's OSW conference.
Secure Futures Solar
Overheard at REV2021: Cattle, Crops, Bees Trend in Agrivoltaics
Beekeeping, crops and cattle grazing represent opportunities for agrivoltaics, panelists at the annual Renewable Energy Vermont conference said.
Electrify America
Installing EV Chargers in California is Slow, Costly
California needs a big scale-up to 1.2 million public EV chargers by 2030, but building charging infrastructure has been painfully slow, developers say.
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Hawaii’s HART Gets $7M in Legal Funds for Land Dispute
Hawaii's HART was granted an additional $7 million in legal funds to aid in a dispute over a parcel of land needed for its 20-mile light-rail project.
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Offshore WINDPOWER 2021 Conference Briefs: Oct 13-14, 2021
Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides said that forward momentum on new lease areas “is a great exciting announcement."
Ørsted A/S
Maryland Offshore Wind Plans Draw Enthusiasm, Controversy
Offshore wind developers are starting to make good on their job-creation promises, but that hasn't ended opposition to their projects.
CARB
CARB Plan Would Allow Interstate Transfer of ZEV Credits
Car manufacturers selling in states that follow California’s ZEV regulations would be able to transfer ZEV credits among states under a new CARB proposal.
New Analysis Sets Low-carbon Focus for NY Climate Plan
The New York State Climate Action Council discussed an integration analysis toward shaping its final scoping plan by year-end to reach goals outlined in the CLCPA.
Hawaii County Civil Defense
Geothermal Plant Seeks Full Ramp-up After Volcanic Disruption
The operator of Hawaii’s only geothermal plant is working to bring the facility back to full capacity after it was shut down by a volcanic eruption 3 years ago.

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