November 24, 2024

Offshore Wind

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BOEM Reviews Empire Wind COP Environmental Impact
Labor unions, environmentalists and state residents told federal officials they largely support the 2-GW Empire Wind project in the New York Bight.
Vineyard Wind
BOEM Advances Permitting for Connecticut’s Largest OSW Project
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has moved the Park City Wind project ahead to environmental review.
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New Bill Would Tackle Transmission Cost Allocation
The Efficient Grid Interconnection Act would require FERC to revise rules on cost allocation and push RTOs and ISOs to consider grid-enhancing technologies.
Central Main Power
Tx, Environmental Justice Front and Center at EBA Northeast
At EBA’s annual Northeast Chapter meeting state officials discussed present and future transmission planning needs to reach a carbon-free electric grid.
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NJ Lawmakers Back Local Override for Offshore Wind Transmission
A bill backed by a New Jersey Senate committee would allow offshore wind developers to site transmission on public land regardless of local governments.
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Calif. Needs Tx and Gas to Decarbonize, Advocates Say
Calif. needs to increase the pace of transmission buildout to reach its 100% clean energy goals by 2045 & retain natural gas for reliability, advocates say.
SunCommon
Vermont Energy Plan Update Will Shift to Strategic Narrative
Vermont energy officials will be looking at tradeoffs among policies and milestones for success for the state's next energy plan.
DOE Poised to Support Atlantic OSW Backbone Funding
DOE's Loan Programs Office says it can fill gaps in commercial financing for Atlantic offshore wind projects in areas such as transmission.
BloombergNEF
State Officials See Tx as Biggest OSW Challenge
State officials currently pursuing offshore wind projects said they need additional federal help on transmission planning.
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.

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