State & Regional

NEECE Panel Cites Need for Tech Innovation, Public Policy
New England’s aggressive decarbonization goals need bold technology innovation & public policy to drive an equitable transition, the NEECE heard.
CPS Energy Wins Round 1 vs. ERCOT
CPS Energy is celebrating a pair of victories in its battle with ERCOT over the nearly $50 billion in market transactions during the February winter storm.
‘Swift’ Transition from Gas Needed, Former NY Regulator Says
Building decarbonization must focus on alternatives to the use of fossil fuels such as natural gas for cooking and heating.
Developer: 10 GW of Offshore Wind Insufficient for California
California’s goal of 100% renewables by 2045 makes a suggested offshore wind development target of at least 10 GW insufficient, a major developer said.
Mass. City Begins Transition to Electric School Bus Fleet
The Beverly School District is selling power from its electric bus battery charging system back to the grid during peak demand.
Harbor and Port Upgrades Critical to Atlantic Offshore Wind
Offshore wind developers are stressing that carefully coordinated port development, which could require massive funding, is key to achieving state goals.
California Lithium Extraction Plans Advance
Berkshire Hathaway Energy to break ground on a California demonstration plant to extract lithium from brine pumped from geothermal wells.
Six Years in the Making: LP&L Migrates Load to ERCOT
ERCOT welcomed 70% of Lubbock Power & Light’s load to its system, a culmination of six years of engineering work and regulatory approvals.
NH Poised to Merge Utility Regulator into New Dept. of Energy
A New Hampshire budget trailer bill includes a plan to restructure certain parts of the state government within a new Department of Energy.
Arizona Regulators Revive Clean Energy Rules
Arizona Corporation Commission voted to advance energy rules requiring electric utilities to cut carbon emissions 50% by 2032, 100% by 2070.

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