November 26, 2024

Massachusetts

Md. Balks at Proposed Emission Cuts as RGGI States Ponder Future
RGGI reported another lackluster carbon allowance auction last week, bolstering calls by Mass. and others for more aggressive cuts in the compact’s emission caps.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina and Ohio.
Eversource, National Grid Withdraw Requests to Bill for Pipeline
Eversource and National Grid withdrew their requests to bill electric ratepayers for natural gas capacity from the proposed Access Northeast pipeline.
UPDATED: Mass. Supreme Court Vacates EDC-Pipeline Contract Order
A Massachusetts court struck down regulators’ plan to allow electric distribution companies to charge ratepayers for additional natural gas pipeline capacity.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on Delaware, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, MIchigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico and others.
Massachusetts Bill Boosts Offshore Wind, Canadian Hydro
With only hours to go at the end of its session, the Massachusetts legislature passed a major energy bill that boosts Canadian hydropower and offshore wind.
Exelon’s Constellation to Buy Con Ed’s Retail Operation
Exelon is buying the Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) retail energy business as it continues its efforts to hedge against falling wholesale power prices.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on California, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota and others.
Panel: New England Will Meet CPP Goals Regardless of Court Outcome
New England states are moving ahead with their own greenhouse gas reduction programs while EPA’s Clean Power Plan remains in legal limbo.
Overheard at the NECA Environmental Conference
At the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) Annual Environmental Conference last week, panelists discussed the presidential election.

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