Environmental Regulations

Astoria Generating Company
AlphaGen Proposes Repowering Peakers to Meet NYC Reliability Need
Alpha Generation, owner and operator of the Gowanus and Narrows floating power plants in New York City, has proposed replacing the six peaking units with three lower-emitting ones in response to Consolidated Edison’s solicitation for solutions to the city’s reliability need.
Michigan Public Power Agency
DOE Defends Use of Emergency Orders in Court Filing
The Department of Energy argued its use of Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to keep retiring power plants online is well within its authority in response to an ongoing emergency on the grid.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Virginia Legislature Wraps Up, Passes Clean Energy Bills
The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up its session and Democrats used the power they won in November's elections to push through bills favoring clean energy as the state faces significant load growth from data centers.
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Policy Roundup: DOJ Sues California on EVs; DOE Offers $1.9B for ATTs
The Trump administration is suing California over its mandates for electric vehicles and offering $1.9 billion for advanced transmission.
Microsoft
Searchlight Report Calls for Infrastructure Fund for Data Center Development
A new report argues for an infrastructure fund to entice data center developers to commit to modernizing the grid as they invest in upgrades required by their new demand.
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Swett, Energy Company Officials Press for Permitting Reform
Congress needs to disallow states from vetoing Clean Water Act permits for interstate natural gas pipelines, FERC Chair Laura Swett said at an energy conference.
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Judge Orders Spill at Northwest Dams to Aid Salmon, Despite Energy Concerns
A federal judge in Oregon ordered increased spill levels at eight dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers in order to protect endangered salmon species, rejecting claims that doing so would impede power generation.
Washington State Department of Transportation
House Hearing Examines Ways to Cut Wildfire Risk on Federal Lands
Permitting delays can exacerbate risks for electric transmission lines to spark wildfires, experts told the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
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Oregon’s Offshore Wind Road Map Acknowledges Uncertainty
Oregon released a draft road map to provide state lawmakers with recommendations on how to proceed with offshore wind endeavors, while acknowledging the uncertainty the industry faces.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Colorado Bill Addresses Impacts of Coal Plant Extensions
A bill in the Colorado legislature seeks to reduce the environmental impact of federal orders delaying the retirement of coal-fired power plants.

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