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November 19, 2024

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Lamont’s TCI-P Reversal Surprises Environmental Advocates, Lawmakers
Gov. Ned Lamont said he would not pursue the TCI-P next year, arguing that rising gas prices make the enabling legislation “a pretty tough rock to push."
Washington Department of Ecology
Rulemaking Underway for Washington Climate Laws
Washington officials have begun the nuts-and-bolts rulemaking on three major climate change bills the state’s legislature passed in April.
Regional Plan Association
Pacific NW Leaders Sign High-speed Rail MOU
The leaders of Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed an MOU to push for development of an ultra-high-speed train line designed to reduce GHGs.
Sierra Club - Vermont Chapter
Negotiations Stall in GlobalFoundries’ Bid for Vt. Utility Status
Parties to GlobalFoundries' case seeking utility status have not reached an agreement on a greenhouse gas reduction plan for the company.
NRC
Bankruptcy Court OKs Legal Fees of $65 Million in FES Case
A federal judge in Ohio approved of legal fees of more than $65 million and expenses totaling $2.7 million in the FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy case.
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FERC, NERC Release Final Texas Storm Report
FERC and NERC released their final report on February's winter storms and the resulting mass outages, with recommendations for future preparedness.
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Tennessee Grand Jury Seeks Federal Action on TVA Coal Ash Cleanup
A grand jury rejected indictments over TVA’s cleanup of its 2008 coal ash spill but called for a federal probe into claims the utility exposed workers to harm.
Thomas Built Buses
New Jersey Legislators Back $45 Million EV Bus Bill
New Jersey lawmakers backed spending $45 million on electric school buses, recommending a ban on fossil fuel projects and enshrining the state’s energy plan into law.
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NARUC Panelists Optimistic on Transmission Planning ANOPR
Utility and RTO officials at NARUC’s annual meeting expressed hope for FERC’s recent ANOPR aimed at improving regional transmission planning.
High River Energy Center
Landowners Support 90-MW Solar Farm in Upstate New York
Public hearings on the 90-MW High River Energy Center solar farm proposed south of Amsterdam, N.Y., drew support from affected landowners, mostly farmers.

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