State and Local Policy

PSEG Presses for Higher Nuke Subsidies
PSEG used the company’s earnings call to lobby for increased nuclear subsidies and said it expects to sell its non-nuclear generation by the end of 2021.
Texas Grid Troubles Inform NY Strategic Planning
New York agencies are monitoring the aftermath of Texas' power outages to determine if the state should take any actions to maintain a resilient grid.
Pa. Seeking to Boost EV Sales
Pennsylvania is making a push to promote the purchase and driving of electric vehicles through new regulations, grants and promotional programs.
Hawaii Bill to Fund Small Landowner Carbon Efforts
Hawaii's legislature is considering a bill to make carbon-offsetting projects affordable for small landowners.
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Mass. EV Subsidy ‘Isn’t Enough,’ Energy Office Says
Mass. will have to consider what low- and moderate-income households can afford in the electric vehicle transition if it plans to meet its 2035 EV targets.
RIPUC Rejects Program for Low-income Customers
The Rhode Island PUC rejected a proposal from National Grid to remove barriers for low-income customers to access clean energy.
Calif. Worries High Rates Could Hurt Climate Efforts
California’s energy policy leaders came together to weigh the potential impact of the state’s sharply rising electricity rates on its electrification goals.
Study: CREZ an Option to Meet 2030 Maine RPS
Maine could benefit from the designation of CREZ for building onshore wind to meet its 2030 renewable portfolio standard of 80%.
NY Climate Officials Keep Decarbonization Equity in Mind
New York’s policy makers are hearing from a wide range of organizations and communities insisting on a just and thoughtful transition to cleaner energy.
Follow-up: Controversial East Boston Substation Approved
The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board tentatively approved the relocation of a substation in East Boston during a public meeting.

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