February 24, 2025

Utility-scale Solar

Gov. Joe Lombardo
New Governor Seeks Shift in Nevada Energy Policy
Gov. Joe Lombardo announced an executive order outlining energy policies for his administration, including the state’s “advancement of energy independence.”
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Decarbonizing the Grid Faces Hurdles Despite Recent Laws
Experts explained to ACORE's Policy Forum what hurdles remain to be overcome after Congress passed the most ambitious clean energy legislation last year.
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Texas PUC’s Market Redesign Dominates ERCOT Market Summit
Texas regulators' recommended ERCOT market redesign was the primary topic of conversation during Infocast’s 11th ERCOT Market Summit.
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California PUC Orders 4 GW of New Resources for Reliability
The California PUC ordered utilities to procure an additional 4 GW of clean-energy resources by 2027 and said the state needs 85 GW of new resources by 2035.
Recurrent Energy
FERC Rulings Diverge on Commercial Operation Deadlines
FERC granted an Oklahoma solar project an extension of its commercial operation deadline while rejecting an Illinois wind project’s waiver request.
Broad Reach Power
DC Circuit Upholds FERC on Montana PURPA Project
The D.C. Circuit upheld FERC's ruling certifying a Montana solar and storage project as a qualifying facility although it exceeded PURPA's 80-MW limit.
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PJM CIR Cap Unlikely to End Accreditation Dispute
PJM members’ vote to limit resources’ capacity interconnection rights is not likely to end the dispute over how the RTO accredits intermittent resources.
Washington State Democrats
Wash. Bill Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Buildout
A bill to boost construction of renewable power in Washington picked up support — ranging from strong to conditional — at a key Senate hearing.
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NJ’s Aggressive Clean Energy Plans Face 2023 Challenges
New Jersey’s far-reaching OSW plans face challenges as the first project undergoes permit scrutiny and the state launches a third coastal wind solicitation.
Solar Landscape
NJ BPU Approves Rules for Grid Solar Program
New Jersey’s BPU approved rules for a competitive utility-scale solar incentive program designed to double the amount of solar capacity installed per year.

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