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September 7, 2024

State and Local Policy

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Phillips Says Transmission NOPRs Still a Priority
Acting FERC Chairman Willie Phillips made his first comments since taking over the agency.
Peter Buck
Pa. County Agencies Unite for 15-MW Solar Buy
A group of 15 local government agencies in Pennsylvania are pooling their purchasing power to procure more than 15 MW of solar energy.
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Estimates $1.5B in Cap-and-Trade Revenue Through 2024
Washington officials said cap-and-trade auctions could raise $1.5 billion through FY 2024 while new fuel standards will boost gas by about one cent per gallon.
Washington State House Democrats
Washington Drought Bill Wins Backing
A bill to provide funding to deal with Washington’s droughts received strong support in a legislative hearing.
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Green Groups Seek to Block NY Power Plant Sale to Crypto Miner
Environmental groups appealed the New York Public Service Commission’s approval of a cryptocurrency miner’s purchase of a gas-fired power plant.
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2023 Preview of NY Legislature on Energy and Environment
The New York State Legislature is poised to take up many bills that build on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
State of Virginia
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Calls for Energy Policy Changes in Speech
Gov. Glenn Youngkin gave his State of the Commonwealth speech, which included calls to change Virginia’s climate law and end its ties to California regulations.
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FERC Approves Pipeline Expansion Despite New Jersey’s Worries
FERC approved an expansion of a major pipeline to serve the East Coast despite doubts about its need by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
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Study Makes Case for Storage as Transmission Asset in NY
The energy storage units planned in great number in New York can also serve the state’s grid as transmission assets, a new study finds.
California Governor's Office
Calif. Governor Proposes $6B in Climate Budget Cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom's budget plan proposes cutting $6 billion in funding for clean energy and transportation programs because of a steep drop in revenue.

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