The New York CAC met to discuss bioenergy emissions and the formation of a utility consultation group while also receiving updates from advisory groups.

The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Summit featured discussions on state clean energy procurements, OSW development, energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Preliminary analysis suggests that a mesh-and-backbone network design would be best to integrate offshore wind into the New York grid.

TOs, regulators and stakeholders face a massive task in planning for new transmission as they prepare for an influx of renewable resources.

The New York PSC designated NYPA’s Northern New York transmission line as a high priority, allowing it to bypass NYISO’s public policy planning process.

Transmission congestion around NYC could increase after the first 6,000 MW of offshore wind is interconnected, NYISO told state officials.

PJM stakeholders endorsed an installed reserve margin of 14.4%, down from 14.8% in 2019, along with new winter weekly reserve targets.

The New York PSC approved an environmental impact statement on the additional renewable resources needed under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

East Coast state officials with offshore wind goals said they are trying to balance the urgency of projects with the potential economies.

The Maryland PSC approved Skipjack Offshore Energy’s decision to use fewer, larger turbines and rejecting Ocean City objections.