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September 3, 2024

State and Local Policy

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NY Drills Down on Statutory Meaning of ‘Zero Emissions’

The New York Department of Public Service once again is seeking input on what exactly “zero emissions” means.

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Overheard at Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s ‘Future of Energy’ Conference

A Connecticut official said she hopes potential offshore wind developers will take a lower profit to help the industry off the ground.

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New York Governor Vetoes Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act approved by the state Legislature this year.

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BOEM Designates Draft Wind Energy Area in Gulf of Maine

Federal regulators have designated a draft wind energy area in the Gulf of Maine, shrinking it substantially from its earlier stages and excluding a key lobster fishing area.

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Opponents to NJ OSW Project Sue BOEM To Stop Project
A coalition of commercial fishing interests, hotel and motel owners and an environmental group have sued to overturn approval for New Jersey’s first offshore wind project.
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California Localities Work to Expedite Rooftop Solar Permitting
At least 44 California cities now automate permitting for residential rooftop solar projects, following passage of a state law last year requiring them to adopt a permitting platform.
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Analysis Favors Wash. Linkage with Calif. Cap-and-trade Program
A decision by Washington to link its cap-and-trade program to the one shared by California and Quebec should benefit participants in both systems, according to preliminary analysis by the state.
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Federal Lawsuit Challenges New York State Natural Gas Ban
The suit says New York's ban is preempted by federal law, seeking to apply the precedent from the Ninth Circuit's decision overturning Berkeley Calif.'s ban.
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Car Industry: NJ Consumers Wary EV Adopters
New Jersey car dealers say they're committed to the transition from gas to electric vehicles, but the ACC II rules don’t take into account consumer attitudes.
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NYPA Names Exec to Head New Renewable Development Effort

NYPA has named a new executive to guide it into an expanded role as developer of large-scale renewable energy generation.


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