October 4, 2024

State and Local Policy

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Beacon Wind Draws Public Support at Power Line Hearing
Beacon Wind I drew unanimous public support during public hearings on the transmission line needed for the1,230-MW wind farm planned off the New York coast.
Dominion Energy
Dominion-backed Bill Promises Savings, but Comes with Strings
Dominion is backing a bill that critics say would limit Virginia regulators' ability to set its rates, while the utility says it would save consumers millions.
New York State Senate
Natural Gas Debate Heats up Hearing on CAC Scoping Plan
Members of the New York Climate Action Council continued the debate over the future of natural gas at a Senate hearing on implementing the CAC’s scoping plan.
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Wash. Bill Would Require Study on Wind Turbine Blade Disposal
Washington lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require a state study on disposing and recycling blades from wind turbines.
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NY Moves to Cut Costs for Commercial EV Charging Stations
New York is moving to cut the cost of electricity supplied to commercial charging stations for electric vehicles.
CT PURA
Connecticut Looking for Grid Innovators
Connecticut launched the Innovative Energy Solutions Program, a “regulatory sandbox” aimed at rolling out new ideas for a decarbonized and equitable grid.
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Financial Concerns Continue for Major Northeast OSW Projects
Two major offshore wind power developers are warning again of economic problems with projects off the New York and New England coasts.
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Inflation Throwing a Wrench into Renewable Development
The U.S. economy is experiencing its first taste of high inflation in decades, and that is contributing to delays in new renewable power projects, experts say.
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NY Changes Community Choice Aggregation Rules
The New York State Public Service Commission ordered changes to improve and standardize the community choice aggregation program.
Maryland Public Television
New Md. Governor May Bring New Workforce Tactics to Climate Efforts
Maryland’s new governor may bring increased urgency to addressing a key obstacle to reaching the state's climate action goals: workforce development.

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