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December 25, 2024

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)

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Canadian Wildfires Trigger ISO-NE Capacity Deficiency
Canadian wildfires caused just the third ISO-NE capacity deficiency since 2016, demonstrating the increasing reliability threat of climate change.
Entergy
MISO Stakeholder Activists Propose Equity Principles
The clean energy organizer for the Alliance for Affordable Energy said there’s a lack of accessibility within MISO for individual ratepayers to make their opinions heard on grid decisions that affect them.
ISO-NE
Overheard at ISO-NE Consumer Liaison Group Meeting
ISO-NE’s Consumer Liaison Group held its quarterly meeting in New Hampshire, its first gathering since climate activists won seats in the group in December.
CARB
New Draft of Advanced Clean Cars II Would Speed ZEV Sales
CARB has released a new draft of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars II regulation featuring a faster ramp up to 100% ZEV sales in 2035.
DC Circuit Dismisses DOE Security Complaint
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a petition by the Union of Concerned Scientists calling for a review of DOE rules concerning disclosure of CEII.
MISO Members Greenlight Stakeholder ID Rules
MISO members overwhelmingly voted to require that stakeholders state their full name and their company before commenting during meetings.
Tx Planning in Boston Collides with Climate Goals
Massachusetts residents & officials debated the need for a new substation in East Boston, saying the projected increased load could be met with renewables.
Baker Vetoes Mass. Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a wide-ranging climate bill, saying he needed more time to scrutinize the details of the legislation and recommend changes.
UCS Urges Broad Midwest Energy Legislation in 2021
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is making a pitch to Midwestern states in hopes that they pass sweeping clean energy bills in 2021.
NYISO, using U.S. EIA data
Soapbox: It’s Time for Transparency in the Grid
Mike Jacobs, senior energy analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists, argues for more transparency in RTOs' and ISOs' GHG emissions.

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