December 23, 2024

State and Local Policy

CalWave
Calif. Report Examines Deep Potential for Wave Energy
Waves off the California coast could provide as much as 140 TWh of electricity a year with today’s technology, but the state faces several obstacles to achieving that potential, according to a new CEC report.
The Town of Carrboro
NC Town Sues Duke Energy over Alleged Climate Deception
The town of Carrboro, N.C., became the first municipality in the country to sue an electric utility over its alleged deception around climate change, claiming that delayed action to address the issue will cost its government millions of dollars.
ISO-NE
ISO-NE Stakeholders Respond to Potential Long-term Transmission RFP
Stakeholders expressed widespread support for the goals of NESCOE’s proposed procurement of transmission solutions in Maine and New Hampshire, while offering differing views on the scope and format of the solicitation.
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NY Contracts for $4.7B of Wind, Solar Projects
New York state has executed contracts for proposed onshore wind and solar projects totaling 2,341 MW of capacity at an expected cost of more than $4.7 billion.
Clean Path New York
$11B Transmission + Generation Plan Canceled in NY
CPNY was envisioned as a solution to the heavy reliance on aging fossil fuel power generation in the densely populated New York City region.
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC
Developers Seek Deadline Extension in NJ Storage Plan
Solar developers are urging the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to extend the completion timelines in the agency’s proposed storage development plan.
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Maryland Energy Storage Initiative to Put 750 MW Online by 2028
Getting storage online in Maryland could be a critical piece of the solutions needed to address the sky-high capacity prices PJM recorded in its most recent auction, according to a panelist at a solar and storage conference.
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US, Canadian Leaders Discuss Affordability of Energy Transition
Energy leaders from the U.S. and Canada grappled with the challenges of balancing decarbonization and affordability at the New England-Canada Business Council’s Executive Energy Conference.
Hyzon
CARB Clean Vehicle Incentives Down Sharply for 2024/25
California regulators approved a $35 million package of clean transportation incentives for fiscal year 2024/25, a steep drop in funding that is raising concerns about the fate of programs not funded by the package.
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AEU Report Shows Major Economic Benefits from Quicker Queues
Advanced Energy United released a report finding major economic benefits from speeding up the queues, which will lead to more investments in generation and associated jobs across the country.

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