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May 9, 2024

State and Local Policy

Constellation Energy
Constellation Increases Costs of Proposed Everett Agreements
Constellation is requesting an increase in the cost-of-operation charges in its proposed agreements with Massachusetts gas utilities to keep the Everett LNG import terminal operating through the winter of 2029/30.
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NY Reaches Deals for 2.4 GW of Onshore Renewables

New York state has reached tentative contracts with developers proposing 24 land-based renewable energy projects totaling nearly 2.4 GW of capacity.

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IPF24: Moving Offshore Wind Beyond Contract Cancellations
Stakeholders look at how best to move on from offshore wind contract cancellations.
Metal Shark Boats
IPF24: Louisiana Manufacturers Expand into Offshore Wind
With decades of experience servicing offshore oil and gas rigs, Louisiana manufacturers are finding offshore wind a natural expansion for their business models. 
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IPF24: New York Starts Another OSW Rebound
The leader of New York state's offshore wind initiative told the 2024 International Partnering Forum that the state is pushing forward after its setbacks and so should the industry. 
California Energy Commission
Calif. Regulators Assess Benefits, Social Costs of Energy Transition
Assessing the social costs and “nonenergy benefits” of energy production is a key focus in implementing California’s Senate Bill 100.
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Wash. Sets Income Levels for Help with Buying or Leasing EVs
The state of Washington announced it will offer financial aid for residents of modest income wanting to buy or lease electric vehicles.
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Forum: Innovation Key to Advance NJ Offshore Wind
Innovation and in-state project development will be key to New Jersey’s offshore wind future as the state advances its initiative to create an offshore power center that can connect to homes and businesses onshore, according to speakers at the Wind Institute Research Symposium.
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Mass. AGO, DOER Call for Climate Guardrails on Everett LNG Contracts
The Massachusetts AGO and DOER expressed concern about the climate effects of proposed utility supply contracts to keep the Everett LNG import facility operating until 2030. 
Albany Port District Commission
NY Offshore Wind Plans Implode Again
Three provisional contracts totaling 4 GW and constituting the entire result of New York's third offshore wind solicitation have been cancelled. 

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