On September 18, 2025, in Case 9749, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice of Hearing Participation and scheduled public hearings for September 30 and October 1, 2025 to discuss the pilot thermal network energy system initiative. As discussed in PJM Flash 25-34, on July 1, pursuant to Chapter 564 of the Acts …
Read the Full ArticleOn June 16, 2025, Powering a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) announced that it is hosting a webinar on June 24 at 12:00pm to highlight the findings of a recent report published by the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition on thermal energy networks. The report focuses on the policy barriers and opportunities for thermal energy networks in …
Read the Full ArticleThe Illinois General Assembly House of Representatives’ Energy and Environment Committee scheduled a meeting on April 29, 2025, to discuss SB2456- Amends the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, last discussed in PJM Flash 25-13. If enacted, SB 2456 would extend 20 ILCS 687/—which established a renewable energy resources trust …
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Read the Full ArticleOn April 18, 2025, the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee will hold a virtual informational hearing on data centers. The Committee does not plan to consider any specific legislation during the hearing. The hearing will take place virtually in Virtual Room 1 and is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am. According to the hearing …
Read the Full ArticleOn April 4, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly House Appropriations Committee on Public Safety and Infrastructure will hear HB 3839 – IDOT-REST STOP EV CHARGING (agenda). As summarized by the House Clerk, the bill: The hearing will be held at 10:00 am CT in Virtual Room 1. Witness slips can be submitted here up until …
Read the Full ArticleOn March 11, 12, and 13, the Illinois General Assembly will hear several bills related to clean energy in several House committees. Bills to be heard in committee are listed below, organized by committee. We will cover all bills in greater detail in coverage of their hearings. We note that many of these bills have …
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Read the Full ArticleOn March 11, 2025, two Committees on the Illinois General Assembly will hold hearings on the following bills related to renewable energy. House Public Utilities Committee On March 11, the House Public Utilities Committee will hear the following bills related to clean energy: HB 1834 – Self-Direct Energy Credits. As summarized by the House Clerk, …
Read the Full ArticleThe Maryland House of Representatives Environment and Transportation (E&T) Committee scheduled a hearing on February 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm in Room 250 of the House Office Building to consider an energy related bill. The agenda in E&T and bill text are now available, and we provide the synopsis for the bill from the General …
Read the Full ArticleDuring the week of February 17, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly’s Revenue & Finance Committee and Public Utilities Committee will receive testimony on two bills relevant to renewable energy. The Public Utilities (PU) Committee scheduled a hearing for February 18, at 2:00pm, in Room 114 of the Capitol Building in Springfield, IL. The PU Committee …
Read the Full ArticleOn January 21, 2025, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for $4.875 million in Renewable Energy and Electrification Infrastructure Enhancement and Development grants, with proposals due on March 20. The grants will support renewable energy and electrification infrastructure projects that meet one or more of the …
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Read the Full ArticleOn September 24, 2024, in Docket PUR-2024-00157, the Virginia State Corporation Commission scheduled a hearing on January 16, 2025, to examine the establishment of a Dominion Energy tariff for the GS-3 (large general service, non-residential) EV public charging class. The tariff for the GS-3 class will have a similar rate design features as the GS-2 (intermediate general service, …
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Read the Full ArticleAs last discussed in PJM Flash 24-38, on September 6, 2024, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) released the proposed Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), pursuant to the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022. The objective of BEPS is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve energy efficiency in covered buildings of 35,000 …
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Read the Full ArticleAs most recently discussed in PJM Flash 24-47, on October 30, 2024, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) issued a Notice Initiating Rulemaking and Proposed Regulations in Docket RM 87 to implement the provisions of HB 1256 – Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act. The proposed regulations reflected those produced by the PC44 …
Read the Full ArticleAs last discussed in PJM Flash 24-46, in a January 2024 Executive Order, titled the Leadership by State Government: Implementing Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan, Governor Wes Moore (D) directed the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to establish a zero-emission heating equipment standard (ZEHES) that phases in zero-emission requirements for heating systems alongside a …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 21, 2024, the Virginia Department of Energy (VA DOE) announced that it has awarded $1.1 million in EV Charging Assistance Program (EVCAP) grants to advance the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in three rural communities. A&N Electric Cooperative was awarded $274,290 to install charging stations in New Church and Capeville; Blink Charging was …
Read the Full ArticleOn November 25, 2024, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the State’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Through the NEVI RFI, ODOT is seeking industry insight and potential project ideas for DriveOhio to consider for future NEVI procurement opportunities from industry participants, airports, academic institutions, logistics companies, …
Read the Full ArticleOn December 3, 2024, in Dockets 24-0484 and 24-0577, in which the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is considering the Beneficial Electrification Plan 2 of Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issued a Notice announcing that there will be a status hearing on December 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Stakeholders may join the virtual …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 23, 2024, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced that it will host two virtual public meetings on MEA’s proposed plan to implement the new federal Home Energy Rebate programs created under Public Law No.117-169 – Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. There is more than $136 million available under the Home Energy Rebate programs for residents …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a Funding Notice for SuperTruck Charge. Through this funding opportunity, DOE will award up to $72 million to projects that enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative solutions to support medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) charging near key ports, distribution hubs, and major …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 11, 2024, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) issued a Notice (in Docket No. QO24020127) that seeks stakeholder comments on a revised version of the proposed State Energy Program for Non-Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU), which would be added to the state’s Clean Energy Program (CEP). The CEP provides funding for electric efficiency …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 30, 2024, Governor Pritzker (D) announced that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DECO) released a $25.5 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Equitable Energy Future Grant program to provide around forty grants, up to $1 million each, to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency programs that benefit workforce …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 26, 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program (the program). The program provides pre-development funding to contractors to support renewables and energy efficiency projects. A broad range of project types are available for funding, such as (verbatim): Eligible projects must meet …
Read the Full ArticleOn September 4, 2024, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced the next round of funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. As last discussed in PJM Flash 24-23, Ohio was awarded $140 million from the national NEVI program which was funded by Public Law No. 117-58 – Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). …
Read the Full ArticleOn August 18, 2022, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a Request for Comments regarding the 2022 Comprehensive Energy Strategy (CES). Under Section 16a-3d of the Connecticut General Statutes, DEEP is tasked with preparing a CES every four years to examine future energy needs, identify opportunities for cost reduction for ratepayers, …
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