State and Local Policy

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.
UPDATED: Key Vote Looms for Wash. Cap-and-trade Bill
A Washington state cap-and-trade bill designed to cut greenhouse gases and aid low-income residents faces a key vote Feb. 25.
Developer to Use Union Labor for New Jersey OSW Project
The developer of a proposed offshore wind project in New Jersey has signed an agreement to employ union workers for construction and operation.
Colo. AQCC Approves Deal on Pneumatic Devices
The Colorado AQCC enacted the nation’s strictest rules around methane emissions from the pneumatic controllers used in oil and gas production facilities.
Mass. Transportation Bill Advances Electric Bus Efforts
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signed a $16 billion transportation bond bill that allocates funding for modernizing the state’s transportation system.
Study: Long Island has 19.5 GW of Low-impact Solar Potential
Long Island, N.Y. has the potential solar capacity to produce more electricity than it needs, but there are barriers to making that potential a reality.
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Consumer Advocates Question Nevada Solar Program
A plan to build small community solar projects and reduce electric bills for some low-income residents in Nevada is facing pushback from consumer advocates.
NY Needs ZEV Job Training, Strategy, Officials Say
New York’s push to electrify transportation will require a “massive” job training effort and public policies focused on putting more EVs on the road.
NY Considers Rulemaking for Medium to Heavy ZEVs
New York officials told stakeholders the state hopes to adopt medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicle standards by the end of the year.
Maine Regulators Open Distribution Grid Investigation
The Maine Public Utilities Commission opened an investigation into the design and operation of the state’s electric distribution system.

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