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Hawaii PUC Approves EDRP Plan for Oahu
Hawaii's PUC OK'd HECO's plan to create an emergency demand response program to help cover the expected energy shortfall caused by the shutdown of Oahu's AES plant.
The Power of Minnesota
School Solar Law Intended to Provide Tax Relief, Education
Minnesota lawmakers agreed to spend $24 million to fund solar arrays at schools, a bid to reduce energy costs and provide STEM learning opportunities.
CARB
Land Policy Taking Bigger Role in California Climate Efforts
California's efforts to boost the role that natural and working lands play in the state’s climate strategy are gaining momentum as officials draft strategic plans.
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9 Western Governors Sign EV Infrastructure MOU
Governors from nine Western states agreed to create an integrated network of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to support travel and commerce in the region.
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Proposed NatGas Plants ‘Appear’ Contrary to NY Law, Regulator Says
In notices for draft permits of two proposed natural gas generating station upgrades, NY regulators said there are potential substantial associated emissions.
Innergex Renewables Development USA LLC
Ohio Lawmakers Slow Utility-scale Wind and Solar
Is Ohio's new local regulation of wind and solar "an ill wind that blows nobody any good," or an answer to frustrated locals afraid of mega projects?
Vineyard Wind
BOEM Advances Permitting for Connecticut’s Largest OSW Project
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has moved the Park City Wind project ahead to environmental review.
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
BOEM Beginning Environmental Review on Virginia OSW Project
BOEM is about to begin its review of Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, the first major milestone in the federal permitting of the 2.6-GW project.
Minnesota Commerce Department
Minnesota Utilities Struggling to Meet Low-income EE Goals as Legislators Boost Targets
Minnesota’s utilities will be required to meet increasing energy efficiency targets under a new law, but they are not meeting all of the old, lower goals.
New England Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative
Researchers in Massachusetts Test Tidal Energy
Researchers tested a 2-meter tidal turbine prototype that was built by Littoral Power Systems in New Bedford, Mass.

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