October 1, 2024

Conference Coverage

Overheard at ACORE Policy Forum 2020
The need for gas peakers and electric transmission and the increasing popularity of hybrid storage projects were recurrent topics at the ACORE Policy Forum.
Renewable Industry Plots Strategy on Climate Legislation
Speakers at the ACORE Policy Forum said messaging for action to address climate change should emphasize the economic benefits of clean energy industries.
Mass. DOER Explores Transmission for OSW
The Mass. DOER hosted a conference to explore if it should solicit proposals for a coordinated independent transmission network for offshore wind.
Senate Dems Seek to Undo PJM, NYISO Rulings
Sen. Chris Van Hollen told Policy Forum attendees Senate Democrats will seek to amend a bill to undo FERC rulings on PJM’s and NYISO's capacity markets.
Carbon Pricing Gains Popularity — and Doubts
Carbon pricing's time may be nearing, but it won’t solve the climate crisis by itself or persuade states to abandon clean energy policies, speakers said.
Overheard at Infocast’s ERCOT Market Summit
The Infocast ERCOT Market Summit brought together nearly 300 industry representatives and policymakers to discuss the Texas grid and challenges it faces.
Ex-CPUC Head Counsels Fresh Look at Energy Future
The former president of the California PUC told energy lawyers assumptions about the future of renewable energy and electrification must be re-examined.
CERAWeek Canceled as COVID-19 Virus Spreads
The COVID-19 coronavirus has led to the cancellation of one of the world’s largest energy conferences, CERAWeek, held annually in Houston.
Conn. Lawmakers Seek to Balance Energy Goals, Costs
State legislative leaders spoke to the Connecticut Power and Energy Society and the state’s bar association at the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Energy Storage: All Grown Up?
About 200 people attended the Energy Storage Association's annual Policy Forum at the National Press Club in D.C.

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