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October 10, 2024

Public Policy

TVA
NJ Faces Challenges as Solar Sector Hits 4 GW
New Jersey’s solar sector will need to significantly ramp up the pace of installations to reach the state’s goal of 12.2 GW by 2030.
Build Better Earth
Nevada Petition Seeks to Halt Utility Installation of LED Streetlights
An organization concerned about the health impacts of LEDs has petitioned Nevada regulators to halt installation of the LED streetlights.
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ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Aug. 16, 2022
ERCOT’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a nodal protocol revision request that will lower unsecured credit limits from $50 million to $30 million.
Google
FERC OKs GreenHat Settlements
The principals of GreenHat Energy will pay PJM $1.4 million to settle claims over the company’s FTR market default, which cost members nearly $180 million.
Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia
Wash. High Court Shuts Down Cap-and-trade Challenge
Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that the state’s most prominent anti-tax activist cannot put a 2021 cap-and-trade law to a statewide public ballot.
Pattern Energy
ERCOT Board Gives Southern Cross Project a Boost
ERCOT’s Board of Directors has added its endorsement of the Southern Cross Transmission merchant project’s last three regulatory directives.
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Battle Lines Drawn on FERC Tx Planning NOPR
Commenters disagreed over FERC’s proposed transmission planning rules, sparring over its 20-year planning horizon and reinstatement of the federal ROFR.
NJ BPU Approves Report on Costs of Energy Master Plan
A study of ratepayer impact from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan concluded that clean energy-conscious residents could see a 16% cost reduction under the plan.
Andre m, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia
California Legislature Asks CAISO to Report on Regionalization
The California State Legislature passed a resolution requesting that CAISO report on efforts to create an RTO in the West and its potential benefits.
BPA
BPA Commits to Funding Markets+ Development
The Bonneville Power Administration has said it will become the first western utility to formally commit to funding development of SPP’s Markets+ in the West.

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