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September 6, 2024

State & Regional

Principle Power
Newsom Calls for ‘Bolder’ Climate Action in California
The state agency drawing up California’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045 should take “even bolder action” on climate change, Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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NARUC Panel Explores ‘Future Proofing’ EV Infrastructure
Utility regulators face myriad challenges in dealing with the growth of EV chargers, panelists said at NARUC's Summer Policy Summit in San Diego.
Roger Merchant
Maine Environmental Board Denies Appeals of NECEC Transmission Line Permit
Maine regulators removed a potential obstacle to the New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, rejecting a challenge by environmentalists and others.
Illinois Clean Jobs
Illinois Leaders Blast MISO Inaction on Capacity Crisis
Sponsors of Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act held a news teleconference to condemn “foot dragging” by MISO in getting new renewable energy online.
Ocean Wind 2021
BOEM DEIS Sparks Sharp Divide on NJ OSW Project
The draft EIS by BOEM on New Jersey’s first offshore wind project, Ocean Wind 1, drew more than 50 speakers at two hearings this month.
D.C. PSC
‘Collaboration and Innovation’ Key for New DC PSC Chair
In an interview, new D.C. PSC Chair Emile Thompson talked about his vision for reaching the district’s goal of cutting GHG emissions in half by 2032.
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States Back FERC Interregional Transfer Requirement
State regulators say minimum requirements on interregional transfer capacity could produce cross border transmission where Order 1000 failed.
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Massachusetts Legislators Reach Deal on Clean Energy Bill
Massachusetts legislators passed a compromise bill that includes a heavy offshore wind focus and provisions to boost EVs, green buildings and renewable energy.
Con Edison
NY PSC Approves Con Ed Revised Emergency Response Plan
New York regulators issued an order approving Consolidated Edison’s emergency response plan after the utility restored language related to communications.
ConnectGen
WAPA Approves Interconnection of Wind Farm in Wyoming
The Western Area Power Administration approved interconnection of the proposed 504-MW Rail Tie Wind Project in Wyoming, allowing the start of its construction.

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