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December 22, 2024

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NY Residents Largely Oppose Danskammer Plant Repowering
New York residents overwhelmingly opposed rebuilding the 532-MW gas-fired Danskammer peaker plant as a 600-MW combined cycle unit.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Clean Energy
Biden’s infrastructure plan includes a 10-year extension of the ITC for solar and storage, a new Grid Deployment Authority at DOE.
Better Public Input Needed on Infrastructure Planning, FERC Says
Commissioner says FERC hasn't done enough to help the public understand how to intervene in energy infrastructure project proceedings.
NE Officials Focus on Environmental Justice, Public Outreach in Forum
State energy officials in New England held an online technical forum to discuss equity and environmental justice issues.
MISO Execs Defend Need for Long-range Tx
MISO executives issued dire warnings about the possible fallout if the grid operator doesn’t pursue big ticket transmission projects in its footprint.
Diversity Panels Focus on Action and Impact in Clean Tech Programs
Speakers at two recent panels on diversity, equity and inclusion in renewable energy and clean tech discussed the progress those industries have made.
ACORE Panelists Discuss Regulatory Role in Biden Agenda
Former FERC Chair Norman Bay joined a panel at ACORE's Policy Forum to discuss the opportunities for regulators to advance President Biden’s energy policies.
Global Energy Transition Needs Speed, Worker Safeguards
Speed and fairness must be watchwords of the global energy transition, said experts gathered in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference.
Granholm Calls on US to Lead $23T Clean Tech Market
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm told ACORE's Policy Forum that the U.S. must be on the front lines of addressing the climate crisis.
EV Market Gaining Momentum in North Carolina
Electric vehicle sales in North Carolina grew by 5% in 2020 while nationwide sales dropped 3% during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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