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September 7, 2024

State and Local Policy

The New York Power Authority
NYPA Leader Says Expansion not Threat to Private Sector
The head of the New York Power Authority said the utility’s proposed renewable energy development role is a necessary part of the state’s drive to clean energy.
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NYDPS Gives Go-Ahead to CHPE Construction
New York regulators authorized the Champlain Hudson Power Express to begin construction on the line, which will deliver Canadian hydropower to New York City.
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NJ Regulators Seek ‘Proactive’ Grid Upgrade Plans from Utilities
The NJ BPU is close to concluding a new rules package that includes a requirement that utilities regularly identify barriers to interconnecting renewables.
Ameren
MISO States Ramp Up ROFR Legislation
State legislatures across MISO are undertaking a flurry of activity on rights of first refusal legislation as major transmission planning surges.
Our Energy Policy
OurEnergyPolicy Examines Role of Competition in the Energy Transition
An OurEnergyPolicy webinar looked into how competitive markets can help with the transition to a cleaner grid.
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Washington House Calls for Dimming Turbine Lights
The Washington House voted to require wind turbine lights be turned off at night when not triggered by airplanes.
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Washington Holds First Cap-and-Trade Auction
Washington’s first cap-and-invest auction took place Tuesday, but initial results will not be released until March 7.
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
Virginia Legislature Passes Utility Regulation Bills Backed by Dominion
Companion bills backed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin that change utility regulation in Virginia easily cleared both chambers of the state legislature.
University of Maine
Maine Finalizes Offshore Wind Roadmap
The Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap is the result of 18 months’ work by 96 committee members studying the concept from every angle.
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Critics Seek Changes to Wash. EV Road Usage Fee Bill
Critics of a Washington bill to impose a road usage fee on electric and hybrid vehicles lined up to testify at the state capitol.

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