October 31, 2024

Clean Energy Standard (CES)

Biden Urged to Avoid Obama’s Climate Mistakes
President-elect Joe Biden should avoid the mistakes President Barack Obama made in attempting to reduce emissions, environmental law experts said.
Dems’ Senate Gains Raise Hopes for Biden Agenda
The Democrats’ victory in Georgia means Joe Biden may have and easier time opening the door to some form of climate legislation.
Wide Support for FERC Carbon Pricing Statement
FERC’s proposed policy statement on carbon pricing won wide support, although some expressed doubt that it will spur adoption.
NARUC Panel Debates Clean Energy and Markets
Present and former regulators told NARUC they are skeptical that carbon pricing and capacity markets would achieve decarbonization.
Draft Climate Bill Would Make RTO Membership Mandatory
Among provisions in a draft bill released by House Democrats, intended to reduce emissions by 2050, is a requirement for utilities to join an ISO or RTO.
NYISO Draft Gold Book Shows EVs Driving Load Growth
A draft of NYISO’s annual load and capacity forecast shows EV usage driving a 66% increase in New York’s projected baseline peak demand growth.
NYISO Seeks to Refine Carbon Price Equation
NYISO proposed using an estimated fuel cost to help determine the carbon component of locational-based marginal prices, while the state’s largest waste energy producer called for carbon offsets to be included in the final carbon pricing plan.
Constellation Energy Nuclear Group
Appeals Court Upholds NY Nuclear Subsidies
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld New York’s zero-emission credits for nuclear generation, rejecting claims they intrude on FERC jurisdiction.
IPPTF
NY Task Force Debates Carbon Pricing Models
New York’s Integrating Public Policy Task Force (IPPTF) debated proposals for carbon pricing from the Long Island Power Authority and National Grid.
EOS Energy Storage
NY Bill Sets Stage for Storage Targets
New York Lawmakers unanimously passed legislation requiring the Public Service Commission to set targets to increase the adoption of energy storage.

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