Search
`
September 7, 2024

State & Regional

© RTO Insider LLC
The IIJA Challenge: Getting Money and Guidelines out the Door
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
CARB
Critics Tear into CARB Draft Climate Change Plan
The California Air Resources Board’s draft climate change scoping plan faces criticism from environmentalists, fire victims and editorial pages.
BYD North America
Few Lessons Learned Available in M-HD Charging Rate Design, Consultant Says
CALSTART told the Connecticut PURA that it’s “early days” for utility rates that are fit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Shutterstock
Calif. Lawmakers Offer Alternative Energy Budget
California lawmakers proposed a vague $21 billion climate and energy budget for FY 22-23 that would defer Gov. Gavin Newsom's specific plans, pending talks.
CAISO
Transmission Bills Advance in California Legislature
The Senate and Assembly passed bills to speed transmission development and lower costs as lawmakers tried to help the state meet its renewable power goals.
Michigan Tech
Study: Old Mines Can Host New Pumped Storage
Michigan Tech researchers find that nearly 1000 abandoned and flooded mines in the U.S. have the potential to become long-term pumped storage facilities.
U.S. Drought Monitor
NW Hydro Outlook Improves as Drought Retreats — in Some Areas
The Northwest stands out as an exception to the increasingly dire water situation gripping the wider West, boding well for its summer hydropower potential.
© RTO Insider LLC
ERCOT Expecting Record Demand this Week
ERCOT's record peak of 74.8 GW could be broken this week as above-normal temperatures continue to bake Texas.
New York Climate Law Key in Crypto, Buildings Bills Going to Governor
Bills headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul would put the state’s climate law into decision-making for crypto mining and building heating and cooling.
NYISO
FERC Partially Accepts NYISO BSM Compliance Filing
FERC on Thursday accepted NYISO’s proposal to implement its revised buyer-side market power mitigation rules for the current class year.

Want more? Advanced Search