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Home » Authors » Elaine Goodman

Elaine Goodman

NetZero Insider Correspondent
elaine.goodman@rtoinsider.com

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Bill Would Require NV Energy to Examine Market Reliance

Utility Says Legislative Proposal Does Not Go Far Enough
May 31, 2023
Elaine Goodman

A bill to strengthen the IRP process for Nevada utilities and require them to increase their energy independence has emerged late in the legislature’s session.


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Regional AC Tx Line Approved in Parallel to SunZia

500-kV RioSol Line Designed to Deliver Renewable Energy to N.M., Ariz.
May 24, 2023
Elaine Goodman

The BLM’s record of decision for Pattern Energy’s SunZia transmission line was also the final major approval needed for SouthWestern Power Group’s RioSol line.


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Western States Agree on Plan to Sustain Colorado River Flows

Deal by Calif., Nev. and Ariz. Aims to Conserve 3M Acre-feet Through 2026
May 22, 2023
Elaine Goodman

Governors of California, Arizona and Nevada have agreed to a three-year water conservation plan aimed at protecting the drought-stricken Colorado River system.


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SunZia Project Wins Final Approval, Signs Offtakers

550-mile, 525 kV Transmission Line Will Serve Arizona And California
May 21, 2023
Elaine Goodman

BLM approves SunZia project, which will send wind power from New Mexico to Arizona for customers there and in California.


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NV Energy Rejected on Plan to Replace Coal Plant with Storage

PUCN Does Approve Postponing Retirements of NV Energy Gas-fired Plants
May 18, 2023
Elaine Goodman

NV Energy will keep looking for resources to replace its North Valmy Generating Station after Nevada regulators shot down its plan for a $466 million battery system.


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Calif. Considers Zero-emission Appliance Rules

Regulations Could Cover Space and Water Heaters, Possibly Cooking Ranges
May 11, 2023
Elaine Goodman

California's Air Resources Board took one of its first steps toward a potential statewide ban on sales of new gas-powered space and water heaters for buildings.


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PNM, Avangrid Optimistic About Merger Prospects

May 8, 2023
Elaine Goodman

While PNM awaits a court decision that could revive a merger with Avangrid, PNM officials say they’ll keep running the company like it’s a standalone business.


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CARB Adopts Clean Fleets Rule Despite Broad Skepticism

Critics Question Aggressive Timeline for Zero-emission Truck Transition
Apr 30, 2023
Elaine Goodman

California regulators approved a rule that will ban the sale of diesel trucks in the state starting in 2036, requiring all new trucks sold to be zero-emission.


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Nev. Bill Would Require Gas Company Efficiency, GHG Plans

Apr 26, 2023
Elaine Goodman

The bill would require natural gas utilities to file a plan every three years; it's intended to make natural gas planning more transparent.


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California Hits 1.5M EVs Well Ahead of Target

Apr 21, 2023
Elaine Goodman

More than 1.5 million light-duty electric vehicles have been sold in California, beating by two years the target set by a governor’s executive order in 2012.


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