State regulators approved NV Energy’s controversial plan to build a 400-MW gas-fired peaker in Southern Nevada that the utility says is needed for reliability.

Oral arguments Wednesday on the appeal of FERC’s approval by operation of law of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market focused on the issue of deadlines.

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper appointed Jamie Van Nostrand and Staci Rubin to the Department of Public Utilities.

Maryland will fast-track adoption of California’s ACCII rule, requiring that 100% of all new passenger cars sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.

The energy transition and the march of technology were key highlights of CERAWeek by S&P Global, which attracted a record 7,200 attendees.

Speakers at a WRI webinar said any updates to permitting necessary to meet long-term clean energy goals need to leave key environmental protections in place.

Texas regulators have approved a settlement that clears the way for Lubbock Power & Light to migrate from SPP into ERCOT and begin offering retail choice.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy nominated a member of his staff and an NRG Energy exec to replace two sitting commissioners on the state Board of Public Utilities.

Maria Robinson, director of DOE’s Grid Deployment Office, gave an update on the work her team has been doing to allocate a great deal of funding from the IIJA.

NYSERDA announced it signed MOUs with Tompkins and Orange counties to study the feasibility of developing renewable energy projects in underutilized landfills.