January 31, 2025

Rhode Island

Invenergy
ISO-NE Asks FERC to End Clear River CSO
ISO-NE asked FERC to terminate the capacity supply obligation of the Invenergy Clear River Energy Center Unit 1 combined cycle plant in Burrillville, R.I.
New England Clean Energy Legislative Roundup
The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) held its annual review of energy and environmental bills the New England states took action on this year.
© RTO Insider
Overheard at NECPUC 71st Annual Symposium
Electric vehicles and the tension between state and federal jurisdiction were among the topics discussed at the NECPUC 71st annual symposium.
Vinyard Wind
Mass., R.I. Pick 1,200 MW in Offshore Wind Bids
Massachusetts and Rhode Island awarded procurements for offshore wind energy from what will become the two largest offshore projects in the U.S.
ISO-NE Effort to Accommodate States Leaves them Alienated
New England state regulators ended up split over the ISO-NE CASPR proposal — yet seemingly united in their dismay over the RTO’s stakeholder process.
Invenergy
ISO-NE Bars Invenergy Plant from FCA 12
ISO-NE has barred Invenergy’s planned Clear River Energy Center Unit 2 from offering into February’s capacity auction because of permitting delays.
Potomac Economics
RGGI States Agree to Increased Emission Reductions
The nine states comprising RGGI have agreed to accelerate reductions in emissions by lowering the annual allowances by 30% over 10 years.
Rhode Island Looks to Sustain Clean Jobs Gains
Rhode Island is seeking ways to sustain a recent surge in jobs stemming from the growth of renewable and distributed energy resources.
Court Halts New England Clean Energy Contracts
A federal appeals court has halted the award of clean energy contracts sought by three New England states while it considers an appeal filed by Allco.
State Briefs
This week's state briefs include news on Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota and other states.

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