January 20, 2025

Public Policy

DCSEU
Bill to Expand Community Solar Target Clears Virginia Senate Panel
A Virginia Senate committee cleared a bill to expand Dominion’s "shared solar" target to 1.5 GW while changing how consumers who use the resource are charged.
Ioneer
Nev. Lithium Project Close to Securing $700M DOE Loan
A Nevada mining project that could produce enough lithium for 370,000 EVs a year has received a conditional loan offer of $700 million from the DOE.
New York state Governor's Office
Firm Plans Long-duration Zinc Battery Factory in NY
Long-duration energy storage company Zinc8 Energy Solutions plans to build its first factory in Kingston, N.Y., the company and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.
NYSERDA
NYSERDA: 3rd OSW Solicitation Breaks Record
New York said its latest offshore wind solicitation drew more than 100 proposals from six developers for eight new projects — a record level of response.
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FERC Conditionally Accepts NYPA Formula Revisions for A&G Costs
FERC conditionally accepted NYPA's proposal to revise its formula rate template in response to its need to bring on large amounts of clean generation.
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Changes in California Energy Leadership Continue
Recent departures at CAISO, the California Public Utilities Commission and the California Energy Commission require new appointments by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Top Energy Trade Groups Highlight 2023 Goals at USEA
Top leaders from Washington, D.C. and energy trade groups gathered in person for the U.S. Energy Association's Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum.
Duke Energy
Industry Group Blames Duke, TVA for Blackouts
SREA said Duke Carolinas' and TVA's holiday blackouts were likely avoidable had they built robust transmission links and had better access to organized markets.
Interstate Renewable Energy Coun
Are We Overinvesting in Grid Modernization?
State regulators face a big challenge in ensuring grid modernization investments are in the public interest and cost-beneficial, says economist Ken Costello.
Shutterstock
Multiple Projects Offered in 3rd NY OSW Solicitation
NYSERDA did not release details on the submissions for New York state’s third offshore wind solicitation, but least some of the would-be developers are known.

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