October 2, 2024

State and Local Policy

BOEM
NJ’s 1st OSW Project Gets BOEM Seal of Approval
The construction and operations plan for the 1.1-GW Ocean Wind 1 Project, New Jersey's first OSW project, was approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
New Mexico Environment Department
NM Sets Course to Adopt New Clean Vehicle Rules
New Mexico is about to launch a rulemaking on regulations that would largely mirror California’s ZEV sales requirements, but with one key difference.
Medway Grid LLC via Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB)
Massachusetts DPU Greenlights Major Battery Projects After Delays
The Massachusetts DPU cleared the way for two major battery facilities that would have a combined rating of 400 MW/800MWh, which is most of the state's 1,000-MW target for 2025.
NYSERDA
NYSERDA Asks PSC to Revise REC Capacity Price Calculations
NYSERDA has petitioned the New York Public Service Commission to revise intermittent contract certificates to be more responsive to NYISO.
IREC/Vote Solar
Report: DER Interconnection in ‘Real Disarray’ Across US
States lag on interconnection policies, but the IREC/Vote Solar study does not recognize the work some utilities are doing to streamline the process.
Shutterstock
New Jersey Backs $150 Million Hike for Offshore Wind Transmission
The state's Board of Public Utilities  approved an additional expenses for the state’s $1.07 billion transmission project to connect offshore wind farms to the grid.
Shutterstock
Battery Storage Developers Bump Against Perception of Risk
Residents worry about fire risk from proposed energy storage facility in Long Island.
ACEEE
ACEEE Report: Some States not Taking EVs Seriously
One report tracks state policies, the other, future need for EV chargers, but both find a patchwork of EV adoption and charger installation across the country.
Shutterstock
NJ Lawmakers Back Ørsted’s Tax Credit Plea
The New Jersey Legislature appears to be backing bills that would allow offshore wind developer Ørsted to directly received federal tax credits for its Ocean Wind 1 project.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
States Make Progress Toward Renewable Energy Goals
Renewable energy is growing beyond its targets, due in part to the standards that set those targets.

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