State & Regional

NJ Puts up $5 Million for Clean Energy Job Training
New Jersey is spending $5 million on two programs to train and educate wind energy and energy efficiency workers in a partnership with PSE&G.
PJM Monitor: Dominion Exit Likely to Cut Capacity Prices Outside Va.
PJM ratepayers will likely see capacity prices drop as a result of Dominion’s decision to exit the market, according to a report by the RTO’s Monitor.
Duke Energy
Duke Rejects Hedge Fund Elliott’s Breakup Pressure
Duke Energy rejected hedge fund Elliott Management’s proposal to break up the company into three regionally focused, publicly traded utilities.
Utility CEOs Emphasize Regional Perspective
Three utility CEOs from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. described their challenges in making the clean energy transition.
‘Lithium Valley’ Could Accelerate California EV Sector Growth
California’s job growth in electric transportation is accelerating, a trend that could be further fueled by extraction of lithium from the Salton Sea.
Partial Vetoes on Cap-and-trade, LCFS Spark Wash. Dems’ Ire
Legislative leaders slammed Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s veto of segments of cap-and-trade and low-carbon fuels standard bills.
NY Looks to Improve Transmission Headroom Assessments
Utilities told New York officials that they agree with state suggestions on ways to improve their methodologies for calculating transmission headroom.
Western Drought Increases Wildfire Risks
Utility wildfire experts told WECC that another expected year of hot, dry weather will increase the danger of major fires in the West.
Township of Woodbridge
NJ RGGI Spending Focuses on Transportation
New Jersey has launched an online dashboard that gives residents a clearer look at how the state spends the money it receives from the RGGI.
Enbridge Defies Order to Close Mich. Pipeline
Enbridge refused to shut down part of its Line 5 pipeline, prompting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to threaten to seize the company’s profits.

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