The New England Clean Energy Council (NECEC) held its annual review of energy and environmental bills the New England states took action on this year.

Connecticut’s General Assembly passed a bill that doubles the renewable portfolio standard to 40% by 2030 while also revoking net metering guarantees.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage followed through on his promise to veto a solar net metering bill, calling it bad policy that would “result in irrational outcomes.”

New Hampshire regulators took the first step toward an overhaul of their net metering rules, reducing compensation for rooftop solar owners.

The warmest winter on record, plus increased pipeline capacity, led to record-low natural gas prices, FERC said in its annual State of the Markets Report.

In Audrey Zibelman's final meeting as chair, the New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC) approved several orders implementing a DER rate structure.

The Indiana Senate approved a controversial bill that would phase out the state’s retail net metering program, moving it to the House.

Following a dramatic all-night session, Michigan lawmakers approved legislation that increases the state’s renewable portfolio standard and preserves its limited retail choice.

The debate over metering DER in front of or behind the customer’s load was the focus of the PJM Market Implementation Committee’s most recent special session on the topic Nov. 22.

Renewable energy made gains in some states, but other state election results were not as favorable or as expected.