Labor unions, environmentalists and state residents told federal officials they largely support the 2-GW Empire Wind project in the New York Bight.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has moved the Park City Wind project ahead to environmental review.

The Efficient Grid Interconnection Act would require FERC to revise rules on cost allocation and push RTOs and ISOs to consider grid-enhancing technologies.

At EBA’s annual Northeast Chapter meeting state officials discussed present and future transmission planning needs to reach a carbon-free electric grid.

A bill backed by a New Jersey Senate committee would allow offshore wind developers to site transmission on public land regardless of local governments.

Calif. needs to increase the pace of transmission buildout to reach its 100% clean energy goals by 2045 & retain natural gas for reliability, advocates say.

Vermont energy officials will be looking at tradeoffs among policies and milestones for success for the state's next energy plan.

DOE's Loan Programs Office says it can fill gaps in commercial financing for Atlantic offshore wind projects in areas such as transmission.

State officials currently pursuing offshore wind projects said they need additional federal help on transmission planning.

A New Hampshire budget trailer bill includes a plan to restructure certain parts of the state government within a new Department of Energy.