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October 9, 2024

Renewable Power

Vermont Working to Align Energy, Climate Plans
The Vermont Climate Council has begun aligning the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan with a new Climate Action Plan due at year-end.
NEPOOL Participants Committee Votes on ORTP Values
NEPOOL's Participants Committee acted on modified proposals for ORTPs used for Forward Capacity Market parameters in the 2025/26 capacity commitment period.
Connecticut Bill Addresses Solar Siting in Farmlands, Forests
A Connecticut bill seeks an increased review of siting proposals for solar facilities on certain farmlands and forests.
US Adds Offshore Wind Area off New York
The Biden administration will open a new area off Long Island to offshore wind development and set a goal of 30 GW by 2030.
Minnesota PUC Approves ‘Last Good-priced’ Wind PPA in MISO
Minnesota regulators approved a PPA between Xcel Energy and a 200-MW Iowa wind farm that the utility says is the “last good-priced” wind in MISO.
Mass. Governor Signs NextGen Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.
ACORE: Lack of Interregional Tx Planning Slowing Wind, Solar Development
A lack of interregional transmission projects is stymying the growth of renewable resources in SPP, MISO & PJM, according to a new report released by ACORE.
ERCOT: In ‘Better Position’ for Summer Heat this Year
ERCOT projects record summer peak demand, but its preliminary assessment says power reserves “are in a better position” than in recent years.
Rural Ohio Lawmakers Want Towns to Have Final Say on Renewables
Rural Ohio voters and their representatives say the decisions of the Power Siting Board on renewable projects should be put to a vote at the township level.
NYISO Challenges NYPSC to Improve Grid Expansion
NYISO urged the New York Public Service Commission to “move quickly” in supporting construction of a meshed transmission network to support offshore wind.

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