State and Local Policy

California PUC Devoting $1.2B to Self-generation
The California PUC approved $830 million in incentives for self-generation with the goal of benefiting disadvantaged customers who live in fire-prone areas.
Cuomo Sets New York’s Green Goals for 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signaled the state will continue to step up efforts to decarbonize its economy with an eye to spreading the benefits.
NYISO Focus Turns to Grid ‘Transition’
NYISO plans to devote one day a month for stakeholders to discuss reliability and market issues related to integrating clean energy resources.
NiSource Earnings Feel Aftershocks of Gas Explosions
NiSource lost money last quarter as the company continues to face costs stemming from a string of gas pipeline explosions in three Massachusetts cities.
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Indiana Court Favors Duke in Cost Recovery Suit
An Indiana appeals court ruled Monday that Duke Energy can recover from its ratepayers the cost of damages associated with not fulfilling the terms of a wind energy purchase agreement.
FERC Nixes SMECO Request to Pre-empt Md. Solar Rules
FERC denied a request by SMECO to rehear a petition asking it to rule that Maryland PSC's community solar program runs afoul of PURPA.
Utilities Likely to Pass Tax Bill Gains to Customers
Although electric utilities will see their tax rate fall from 35% to 21% under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, few are making plans to spend their savings.
AEP Must Install Scrubbers at Indiana Coal Plant, Court Rules
An appellate court ruled that AEP must bear the billion-dollar cost of installing scrubbers at the Rockport Generating Station in Indiana.
Indiana Senate Moves to End Retail Net Metering
The Indiana Senate approved a controversial bill that would phase out the state’s retail net metering program, moving it to the House.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on California, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico and other states.

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