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October 4, 2024

NetZero Insider

NY Works to Sustain Community Solar Growth
New York agencies hosted a technical conference on ways to advance commercial, industrial, and community solar development.
NJ’s Offshore Wind Project Faces Criticism, Support
New Jersey’s 1,100-MW offshore Ocean Wind project garnered mixed responses at three public hearings by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Mass. Ditches Subsidies for Biomass Power Plants
Massachusetts has proposed new state regulations that make it harder for biomass power plants to qualify for renewable energy subsidies.
HECO on Hot Seat — Again — over Maui Coal Plant Closure
State utility regulators once again question the feasibility of a Hawaiian Electric Co. plan to shut down a vital coal plant.
Green Transportation Bills Headed for Inslee’s Desk
Two bills intended to help decarbonize Washington’s transportation sector are headed to the desk of Gov. Jay Inslee, who is expected to approve both.
Colorado Net-zero Home Wins Solar Decathlon
A net-zero home designed and built for one of the coldest climates in the contiguous U.S. was named first-place winner of DOE’s 2021 Solar Decathlon.
Vermont City Memorializes its Energy Transition
The Moran Frame project in Burlington, Vt., will turn a shuttered coal plant into a 65-foot-high public art piece that symbolizes the city's energy story.
Pennsylvania DEP Pushes for Solar Plus Storage
A new report released by the Pennsylvania DEP encourages the state to significantly increase its energy storage capacity and pair it with solar energy.
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Weatherization, Backup Heating Called Key to Managing Winter Peaks
A shift to electric heating will raise winter power demands, but utilities could mitigate spikes by improving buildings' "thermal envelopes," ACEEE said.

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