November 21, 2024

renewable portfolio standard (RPS)

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NJ Bill Would Require Pension Divestment from Fossil Fuel Companies
New Jersey pension funds would be forced to divest from the largest 200 publicly traded fossil fuel companies under a controversial new bill.
MYR Group
NV Energy Surpasses 2021 RPS Requirement
NV Energy exceeded Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard requirement of 24% in 2021, according to a report approved by state regulators.
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Report Shows Nevada Lagging 2030 GHG Target
A Nevada report projects that the state’s GHG emissions in 2030 will be 24% less than in 2005 — far short of the 45% reduction that the state has set as a goal.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dominion’s Solar and Onshore Wind Plans Draw Heat
Dominion Energy’s proposal to develop new solar and energy storage resources faced harsh criticism in hearings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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California Utilities Show Mixed Results on RPS Goals
The California Public Utilities Commission said that large utilities are meeting renewable mandates but smaller utilities and CCAs need to catch up.
PJM
Transmission Upgrades for PJM OSW, Renewables Could Cost $3.2 Billion
A PJM study said transmission upgrades could cost as much as $3.2 billion by 2035 to accommodate state renewable goals.
NREL
Report: Geothermal Could Play Expanded Role in Decarbonization
Technological advances and refined regulatory processes could unlock U.S. geothermal capacity and contribute to decarbonization, according to an NREL report.
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Legislators Call Proposed Mass. Biomass Regs Unfair
A proposed regulation meant to protect environmental justice communities in Massachusetts appears to leave only 35 towns eligible to host a biomass plant.
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DC PSC Says Renewables Make Up 12.2% of City’s Fuel Mix
D.C.'s progress toward a goal of 100% clean energy by 2032 faces challenge of city's lack of control over electricity supply.
Early Solar Adopters Oppose Mass. REC Program Change
The Mass. Department of Energy Resources wants to make changes to the state's original solar REC program to save ratepayers money.

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