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September 7, 2024

State and Local Policy

Gov. Murphy
NJ Governor Sets Out Accelerated Emissions Targets
Gov. Phil Murphy outlined initiatives to accelerate reaching net zero, including 2035 targets for ending power sector emissions and selling of gas-powered cars.
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Fishing Impact Seen on SouthCoast Wind Project
The SouthCoast Wind project could have significant impacts on marine mammals, fisheries and navigation, according to a draft environmental impact statement.
Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa Plans OSW Nacelle Factory in Upstate NY
Siemens Gamesa said it will build a nacelle factory in upstate New York if its turbines are selected for the next wind farms to be built off the state’s coast.
Tesla
Tesla Projects Take Lion’s Share of Nevada Development Incentives
Tesla has been gobbling up economic development incentives in Nevada, including the entire Northern Nevada allocation for an electric rate rider program.
Freightliner
NREL Report Sees Role for Electric Trucks at Port of NY-NJ
Current electric trucks could replace 20% of the diesels hauling cargo from the Port of NY-NJ, but full electrification will require trucks with longer ranges.
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How to Quicken Transmission Development Discussed at NARUC
Electric transmission projects move too slowly, Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Jason Stanek said at NARUC's Winter Policy Summit on Monday.
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NARUC Panelists: Rate Design Key for the Clean Energy Transition
Getting the right rates to customers is vital to ensuring that the industry's ongoing transition to clean energy is reliable and affordable, experts told NARUC.
Gov. Whitmer
Environmentalists Applaud Whitmer Budget on Climate Change Issues
Gov. Whitmer’s 2023-24 budget proposal calling for about $500 million to fund efforts to reach Michigan’s net-zero goals won praise from environmentalists.
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Clements: States Should not Wait on FERC for Transmission Planning
Stakeholders at NASEO's Winter Policy Summit debated whether energy offices should act as hubs for bringing stakeholders together and fostering collaboration.
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Rhode Island PUC Grapples with Future of Gas
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission held a conference on issues surrounding natural gas distribution infrastructure as the state moves toward net zero.

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