On September 18, 2025, in Docket FC1017, the District of Columbia (DC) Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice seeking comments on the Draft RFP and PPA submitted by the Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). As discussed in PJM Flash 25-38, on September 15, Pepco submitted a Draft RFP and PPA for review. If approved, the RFP would …
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Read the Full ArticleOn March 31, 2025, the Pennsylvania General Assembly Senate will consider SB 349 – An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in environmental protection, providing for decommissioning of solar energy facilities. This is the bill’s second consideration. The hearing will take place at 1:00 pm (agenda) and will be streamed …
Read the Full ArticleThe week of March 17, several Illinois House of Representatives Committees will meet to hear bills related to clean energy. We note that while Committees may schedule many bills in one hearing, only a portion of those bills will be discussed. Bills may be added or removed from the Notice during the hearing. Several bills …
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Read the Full ArticleAs discussed in PJM Flash 24-44, on October 25, 2024, the Town of Ocean City, MD (the Town) announced that it has retained a legal team to file a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) regarding US Wind’s proposed Maryland Offshore Wind Project. The Town noted that concerns among its stakeholders include “potential negative …
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Read the Full ArticleOn November 12, 2024, the North Carolina Department of Commerce announced it will host a Offshore Wind Ready training and networking program on December 12, 2024. The program, being run in partnership with Oceantic Network and NC Towers, is free for North Carolina-based business and will help companies identify where their business fits in the …
Read the Full ArticleNorton Rose Fulbright announced a panel on the “Post-Election Outlook For Renewable Energy and Other Parts of the Energy Transition” on November 14, 2024, at 12:30 pm ET. The panel will discuss the impact of the victory of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on renewable energy, carbon capture, clean hydrogen, and renewable natural gas. Speakers include: …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 17, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is hosting a public meeting regarding its possible second offshore wind lease sale in the Central Atlantic. The in-person “open house”-style meeting will be located at the Crystal Coast Civic Center (203 College Cir, Morehead City, NC), and registration …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 14, 2024, at 10:00 am, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will hold a board meeting to discuss several topics related to offshore wind and the New Jersey State Energy Program. The link to the full agenda can be found here. These items, arranged by subject, are outlined below: Offshore Wind New …
Read the Full ArticleThe Connecticut Energy and Technology Committee (E&T) has posted the agenda for a public hearing the Committee will hold on February 21, beginning at noon, in Room 1B of the Legislative Office Building. The Meeting will also take place over Zoom, and be streamed on the E&T Youtube Page. The E&T Committee will take testimony …
Read the Full ArticleThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it will hold a New York Bight Virtual Task Force Meeting to discuss New York Bight Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on April 14 and April 16 at 8:45 am. A draft agenda is available here. The Task Force will focus on providing an overview of the …
Read the Full ArticleOn January 13, 2021, Governor Cuomo gave the third part of his multi-day State of the State Address, focusing on his administration’s clean energy priorities. He presented four main areas of focus: Build enough new renewable energy to support the state’s energy needs; Develop in-state manufacturing capacity; Train a clean energy workforce and ensure environmental …
Read the Full ArticleOn October 15, 2020, the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order in Case 15-E-0302 approving, with modifications, the proposals that the Department of Public Service (DPS) Staff and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) included in the White Paper on Clean Energy Standard Procurements to Implement New York’s Climate Leadership …
Read the Full ArticleOn April 23, 2020, the Public Service Commission (PSC) issued an Order in Case 18-E-0071. The Order grants the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) authority to procure 1,000 MW or more of offshore wind resources in 2020. After the PSC issued the Order, NYSERDA announced that “given the current circumstances, we …
Read the Full ArticleAs discussed in Special Flash Update 20-13.1, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will host an informational webinar regarding land-based renewable energy development on April 3, 2020 at 11:00 am. The webinar will include information regarding the implementation of the new Index REC offer structure, discussed in Flash Update 20-4. The …
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Read the Full ArticleNYSERDA is hosting two webinars to update the renewable energy industry about new items and changes that are underway to support the advancement of renewable energy in New York in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Thursday, April 2, NYSERDA will host an informational webinar regarding offshore wind development. Interested attendees are encouraged to register …
Read the Full ArticleOn January 15, 2019, Governor Cuomo delivered his 2019 State of the State address and released an accompanying 2019 State of the State book. Governor Cuomo’s 2018 State of the State address was previously discussed in Flash Update 18-1 (week ending 1/5/18). The Governor’s address and the book highlight several clean and renewable energy priorities …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 20, 2018, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) seeking Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (ORECs) from approximately 800 MW of offshore wind, in response to the Public Service Commission’s (PSC’s) July 12 Offshore Wind Order (last discussed in Flash Update 18-28). NYSERDA is seeking comments on the …
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