Public Policy

DTE Energy
Ann Arbor to Open Talks with DTE on Future of Natural Gas Use
Ann Arbor officials will begin negotiations with DTE Energy on a new gas franchise agreement aligned with the city’s 2030 carbon neutrality goal.
Manitowoc Public Utilities
FERC Approves SSR Agreement for Wisconsin Coal Plant
FERC approved a MISO system support resource (SSR) agreement that will keep a Wisconsin coal plant operating for reliability purposes.
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Republicans Opening Offer on Permitting is Missing Electric Tx
House Republicans are moving the first energy permitting bill through Congress, but it lacks any provisions around electric transmission.
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California Governor Seeks Central Procurement Authority
California's governor has proposed legislation that could give the Department of Water Resources central procurement authority to ensure resource adequacy.
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Maryland Bill Would Require Utilities to Report Votes at PJM
A bill passed by the Maryland House of Delegates would require that utilities submit annual reports detailing their votes at PJM.
MISO
MISO Issued Show-cause on Seasonal Capacity Auction Values
FERC issued MISO a show-cause order saying it appeared to violate its tariff by failing to publish a system-wide unforced capacity ratio ahead of its auction.
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Study: Philadelphia Gas Infrastructure Costs Rise as Consumers Electrify
Philadelphia Gas Works must spend billions to replace leak-prone pipes as more customers are likely to switch to electric heating, according to a new report.
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FERC Order May Delay MISO’s 1st Seasonal Capacity Auction
MISO will likely delay its capacity auction by at least a month after FERC issued a show-cause order regarding a capacity ratio the RTO is required to publish.
NJ DEP
Enviros Demand NJ Move Faster on 100% EV Rule
Supporters of New Jersey’s efforts to adopt California’s ACC II rule urged officials to move faster, citing the danger of missing a crucial year-end deadline.
Volvo
EPA Poised to Approve California Clean Truck Rules, Report Says
Good news is reportedly on the way to the California Air Resources Board regarding federal approval for its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation.

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