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DOE Lifts Run Hour Restrictions on Maryland Generator
The Department of Energy issued an emergency order to lift annual run-hour restrictions on the H.A. Wagner Generating Station Unit 4 located outside of Baltimore to address a shortage of generation in PJM.
Vineyard Wind
Tax Credit Phaseout Threatens Projects, Jobs in New England
The expedited phaseout of federal tax incentives for renewables threatens projects and jobs across the clean energy industry in New England.
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PJM Stakeholders Support Sub-annual Capacity Issue Charge
The PJM MRC endorsed an issue charge to hire a consultant to investigate the pros and cons of a sub-annual capacity market and what designs stakeholders feel would be feasible.
New York Governor's Office
New York Issues 1st RFP for Energy Storage
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first of three solicitations for bulk energy storage as part of the state’s goal of deploying 6 GW by 2030.
Consumers Energy
Opponents Take DOE to Court over J.H. Campbell Retirement Delay
After DOE ignored their rehearing requests, opponents of its Federal Power Act order keeping the J.H. Campbell plant have appealed the issue to the courts.
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CPUC OKs New PG&E Rule to Speed Tx Connections for AI Data Centers, Others
The California PUC partially approved a new rule that will make it easier for AI data centers and other large customers such as EV charging stations to complete transmission connection projects in PG&E's territory.
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State Governors Seeking Ability to Nominate 2 Members to PJM Board
PJM member states are seeking the ability to nominate two candidates to the RTO’s board as they grow increasingly vocal about their dissatisfaction with the affordability and reliability of the grid.
Colorado PUC
Colorado Commissioners Spar Over PSCo’s Markets+ Choice
Members of the Colorado PUC expressed differing opinions on whether PSCo joining Markets+ would be in the public interest.
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NYISO Cancels Offshore Transmission Studies
In the wake of the New York Public Service Commission’s decision to cease planning its offshore wind underwater transmission network, NYISO has followed suit, tossing two years of planning studies.
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N.Y. Considers New Fossil Generation as Renewables Lag
As it updates its energy to reflect new challenges to decarbonization, New York is contemplating what until recently seemed improbable: new fossil-fired generation.

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