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September 6, 2024

State & Regional

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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.
Sunwatt Solar
California PUC to Delay Net Metering Decision for a Year
The California Public Utilities Commission issued a proposed order that would delay for one year any changes to net energy metering for rooftop solar.
Chevrolet
NJ to Invest $10.8M in EV Chargers, School Buses
New Jersey will spend $10.8 million to fund the purchase of heavy-duty EVs, including 10 electric school buses, and install 62 fast-charging stations.
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ERCOT Names NiSource’s Vegas as New CEO
ERCOT has selected Pablo Vegas, a senior executive with Indiana-based utility NiSource, as its next CEO, replacing interim CEO Brad Jones.
PG&E
Diablo Canyon Extension Effort Gears up
The movement to keep PG&E's Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open 10 years past its planned retirement date in 2025 has gained momentum and essential support.
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Washington’s Tri-Cities Lobbies Granholm for Clean Energy Funding
Leaders from southeastern Washington lobbied DOE Secretary Jennifer Granholm for a piece of the Biden administration’s clean energy spending.
Power Engineers
DC Circuit Faults FERC on Cost Allocation of New Jersey Transmission Projects
The D.C. Circuit rejected PJM’s “de minimis” exemption under its DFAX cost allocation and ordered FERC to explain its OK of DFAX's use in two N.J. projects.
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ERCOT Could Name New CEO this Week
The ERCOT Board of Directors could finally unveil its choice to lead the Texas grid operator in its continued recovery from last year’s winter disaster.
SRP
Arizona Looks to Support Communities Facing Coal Plant Closures
With three coal plants slated for closure within the next 10 years, Arizona regulators, utilities and communities are exploring ways to repurpose the facilities.

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