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October 8, 2024

NetZero Insider

Feds: FE Paid $61M in Bribes to Win Nuke Subsidy
FirstEnergy spent $61 million in bribes and “dark money” to elect Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and his allies, federal officials charged.
NARUC Panel: ‘Green’ Hydrogen Could Lower GHGs
The most abundant element in the universe could reduce GHGs and solve the problem of storing wind and solar energy if production costs comes down.
NY Announces 4 GW in Clean Energy RFPs
New York announced it is seeking a combined 4 GW of offshore wind, onshore wind and solar power.
California Looks to EVs for Grid Resilience
The California Energy Commission held a discussion on how electric vehicles could serve as energy storage resources during emergencies.
How ComEd Got its Way with Ill. Legislature
ComEd admitted it bribed Ill. House Speaker Michael Madigan in return for legislative support, what one involved called an "old time patronage system."
ComEd to Pay $200 Million in Bribery Scheme
Exelon’s ComEd agreed to pay a $200 million fine to settle allegations it bribed Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in return for legislation favor.
FERC Issues Final Rule to ‘Modernize’ PURPA
FERC revised how it enforces PURPA, giving state regulatory commissions more flexibility in how they establish avoided-cost rates for qualifying facilities.
FERC Rejects Net Metering Challenge
FERC rejected a request by a purported ratepayer group that could have ended net metering for rooftop solar generation.
Court Sides with NY on EPA ‘Good Neighbor’ Finding
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the EPA to reopen a petition filed by New York, New Jersey and New York City into air pollution coming from upwind states.
Biden Offers $2 Trillion Climate Plan
Joe Biden outlined a $2 trillion plan to eliminate power sector carbon emissions by 2035 and make the U.S. the leader in EV production.

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