December 26, 2024

Public Policy

NYPSC
NYPSC Approves Advanced Transmission Tech Working Group
The NYPSC has established the Advanced Technology Working Group to identify and deploy new clean energy technologies, supporting the state’s net-zero goals.
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Former Md. PSC Chair Stanek Joins PJM Government Relations
PJM hired former Maryland Public Service Commission Chair Jason Stanek to lead the RTO's state government policy and state solutions teams.
Con Edison
$1.2B Con Edison Clean Energy Upgrade Approved

Consolidated Edison has been cleared to undertake another major system upgrade to meet growing electricity demand in New York City.

Western Markets Exploratory Group
NM Regulators to Explore Findings on Day-Ahead Market at RTO Workshop
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will dive into a report on the financial implications of a Western day-ahead electricity market.
The Breakthrough Institute
Diablo Canyon Secures $1.1B DOE Award to Support Operations
The 2,200-MW PG&E plant will be the first recipient of federal funds being made available to shore up operations at U.S. nuclear plants that face imminent closure.
FERC
Phillips: FERC to Issue Transmission Rule in ‘Very Near Future’
FERC Chair Willie Phillips expressed confidence that the commission will approve its NOPR on transmission planning and cost allocation this year.
NOAA Fisheries/Calvin Alexander
Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Overturning Chevron
The Supreme Court heard more than three hours of oral arguments in a case that conservatives hope will reduce the authority of federal regulatory agencies.
WisEye
Wisconsin Senate Votes to Fire Commissioner Huebner 4 Years into Job
Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Senate voted to reject Public Service Commissioner Tyler Huebner’s nomination to the commission — nearly four years into his time there.
Xcel Energy
Xcel Says Coal Retirements on Track Despite South Dakota PUC’s Plea for Extensions
Xcel Energy insists its plan to retire two Minnesota coal plants won’t mar reliability even though the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission sent a letter urging the utility to hold off on shutting down the units.
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Congressional Democrats Urge FERC to Complete Transmission Rule
Congressional Democrats sent a pair of identical letters to FERC urging the commission to complete its transmission cost allocation and planning rule.

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