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Supreme Court Rejects EPA Generation Shifting
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Jun 30, 2022
Environmental Regulations
By Rich Heidorn Jr.
The Supreme Court ruled that EPA lacks authority to compel generation shifting to reduce CO2 emissions, citing a lack of “clear congressional authorization.”

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MRO Warns Energy Emergencies Likely in Summer
Jun 30, 2022
MRO
By Holden Mann
The Midwest Reliability Organization's summer assessment revealed significant risks in three of its four subregions, potentially leading to energy emergencies.
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SACE Says Southeastern US Unprepared to Decarbonize
Jun 30, 2022
Renewable Power
By Amanda Durish Cook
None of the major utilities in the Southeastern U.S. are on track to decarbonize by midcentury or even by 2070, SACE indicated in a recent report.
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Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority
‘Robust’ Legislation Likely Outcome of Hydrogen Study, Conn. Rep. Says
Jun 30, 2022
Hydrogen
By Jennifer Delony
Connecticut Green Bank President Brian Garcia will chair a 21-member hydrogen task force, which must hold its first meeting by July 22.
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Mass. AG Weighs in on Capacity Accreditation with Brattle Report
Jun 30, 2022
Capacity Market
By Sam Mintz
A Brattle Group report weighed in with recommendations for capacity accreditation as ISO-NE and NEPOOL revamp how they value energy resources' contributions.

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What They’re Saying About West Virginia v. EPA Decision
Jun 30, 2022
Fossil Fuels
By K Kaufmann
Reactions to the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA came fast and, predictably, framed with an eye on the upcoming midterm elections.

MISO Puts Finishing Touches on $10B Tx Plan, Hunts New Projects
Jun 30, 2022
MISO Board of Directors
By Amanda Durish Cook
MISO’s $10 billion long-range transmission plan is closer to approval, with the portfolio clearing its first of two board votes on Thursday.
FERC Accepts SPP’s 2nd Try at Zonal Planning Criteria
Jun 29, 2022
Transmission Planning
By Tom Kleckner
FERC has approved SPP tariff revisions that establish an annual process for developing a single set of uniform zonal planning criteria.

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Dragos Pushes Communication Skills for Cyber Professionals
Jun 28, 2022
CIP
By Holden Mann
Representatives from cybersecurity firm Dragos said that communicating the importance of OT security investments to company boards is a major challenge.

Utilities See Challenges, Opportunities in Supply Chain Issues
Jun 29, 2022
FERC & Federal
By Holden Mann
Participants in a U.S. Energy Association webinar said electric industry stakeholders must work together to address supply chain issues.
SEEM's Sellers Pushes Reliability, Continuity to SERC Board
Jun 23, 2022
Regional Entities
By Holden Mann
A representative of the new Southeast Energy Exchange Market assured SERC on Thursday that its reliability role will not change under the new market.

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DOE Launches $500M Project to Put Clean Energy on Mine Lands
Jun 29, 2022
Geothermal
By K Kaufmann
The Department of Energy plans to use $500 million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to put clean energy on former mine lands across the country.

Reduced Driving a Hard Sell in GHG Plan, CARB Finds
Jun 29, 2022
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
By Elaine Goodman
Reducing the number of miles driven by Californians is a challenging goal given the state's car-centric transportation system and urban sprawl.
Conn. Environmental Regulator Launches EJ Advisory Council
Jun 29, 2022
Environmental & Social Justice
By Jennifer Delony
Connecticut’s new Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council will advise the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on EJ issues.

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California to Pass Sweeping Energy Policy Changes
Jun 30, 2022
CAISO/WEIM
By Hudson Sangree
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that will expedite permitting for new generation storage and possibly extend the life of aging gas plants.

NJ Solar Sector Calls for Speedy Grid Modernization Plan
Jun 29, 2022
Transmission Operations
By Hugh Morley
Solar developers embraced a new report by the NJ BPU on how to modernize the state’s power grid to handle the expected rise in energy from wind and solar.
NJ City Calls for Delay to Ocean Wind 1
Jun 29, 2022
Transmission Planning
By Hugh Morley
Ocean City said the NJ BPU should delay the state's first OSW project while a hearing & environmental studies of the project's transmission route are conducted.
NY State Agencies Support NYPA Smart Path Project
Jun 29, 2022
Transmission Planning
By Michael Kuser
New York state agencies approved NYPA's plan to complete phase 2 of its 86-mile Smart Path transmission line rebuild project with National Grid.

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Developer in ISO-NE Hit with FERC Fine for Capacity Market Fraud
Jun 28, 2022
Capacity Market
By Sam Mintz
The company behind a Massachusetts gas plant agrees to pay a $17 million penalty and hand back $26 million in profits after FERC found that it misled ISO-NE.
SPP and MISO
MISO, SPP Commit to Replacing Affected System Studies
Jun 28, 2022
Transmission Planning
By Amanda Durish Cook
MISO, SPP revealed details of their plan to abandon the maligned affected system study process in favor of regular interregional transmission planning studies.

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SERC Board of Directors Briefs: June 23, 2022
Jun 23, 2022
Regional Entities
By Holden Mann
SERC's Board of Directors approved the organization's 2023 business plan and budget, along with hearing updates on the region's summer outlook.

SERC: Ransomware Threats Continuing to Evolve
Jun 21, 2022
Regional Entities
By Holden Mann
A cybersecurity expert said electric utilities may face a growing threat of ransomware attacks amid the ongoing Russo-Ukraine conflict.
Cybersecurity, ‘Extreme’ Events Lead List of WECC Risk Priorities
Jun 16, 2022
Regional Entities
By Robert Mullin
Cybersecurity and extreme weather top the list of risks WECC plans to focus on over the next two years, along with RA and the impact of new technologies.
Changes to CIP-014 Receive FERC Approval
Jun 16, 2022
FERC & Federal
By Holden Mann
FERC approved NERC's removal of language from CIP-014 requiring compliance evidence to be stored on site.

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FERC Approves Extreme Weather Assessment NOPRs
Jun 16, 2022
FERC & Federal
By Holden Mann
FERC approved two NOPRs on Thursday aimed at improving utilities' planning for the long-term impacts of climate change to the bulk power system.
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AEP Under Fire as Load Sheds Persist in Ohio
Jun 15, 2022
Company News
By Rich Heidorn Jr.
AEP Ohio customers accused the utility of racism for cutting power to poor areas of Columbus following a windstorm while continuing service to the suburbs.

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‘Dragonscale’ Solar Shingles Will Power DC Community Solar Project
Jun 28, 2022
Rooftop solar
By K Kaufmann
The “dragonscale” solar shingles that power Google’s massive campus in Silicon Valley will soon produce power on the rooftop of a multifamily building in D.C.

EQT CEO: Shale Gas Key to National Security, Hydrogen Economy
Jun 28, 2022
Fossil Fuels
By John Funk
EQT CEO Toby Rice said expansion of hydrogen-ready pipelines to move Appalachian shale gas to liquefaction plants for export is key to future energy security.
Mass. Moves Forward with Contentious Net-zero Building Code Proposal
Jun 27, 2022
Cooking
By Sam Mintz
Massachusetts has published proposed code language for its new net-zero building performance standards.
Cumulative Impacts Analysis a Top Regulatory Priority for CLF, Rep Says
Jun 27, 2022
Environmental & Social Justice
By Jennifer Delony
NECA invited energy experts to share stakeholders’ and developers’ perspectives on the challenges of achieving climate targets and building infrastructure.

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Overheard at ACP Energy Storage Policy Forum 2022
Jun 26, 2022
Energy Storage
By K Kaufmann
Regulators and storage developers speaking at ACP’s Energy Storage Policy Forum said meeting ambitious storage targets presents a range of challenges.
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RI Governor’s OSW Procurement Proposal Passes Legislature
Jun 26, 2022
Renewable Power
By Jennifer Delony
The Rhode Island legislature passed Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed legislation for a new OSW procurement, increasing the maximum amount from 600 MW to 1 GW.

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