State & Local Policy

CPUC Proposes Actions To Address Grid Reliability, Low-Carbon Future

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new actions designed to address reliable electric service while ensuring that California continues to make progress...

CT Executive Order Promotes Zero-Carbon Energy Transition

Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Conn., has signed an executive order promoting a transition to clean energy in Connecticut. Specifically, Executive Order No. 3 directs the state's...
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BLM To Hold Public Meeting On NextEra’s Borderlands Wind Project

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will hold a public meeting on Sept. 18 on the proposed Borderlands Wind...

Kansas County Approves New Wind And Solar Restrictions

The board of Sedgwick County, Kan., commissioners has approved new restrictions on wind and solar facilities. The board approved amendments to the Community Investments...

New Illinois Law Allows State To Establish Emissions Restrictions

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., has signed into law a bill that repeals the Kyoto Protocol Act of 1998, which has prohibited the state from...
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Wisconsin PSC Confirms Preliminary Support For Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission

The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a preliminary decision on the Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line to grant a certificate of public convenience...
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Missouri Regulators Approve Ameren Wind Farm

The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted a certificate of convenience and necessity to Ameren Missouri to construct, own and operate an approximately...

New Jersey Establishing Offshore Wind Council

Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., has signed Executive Order No. 79, establishing a new council dedicated to offshore wind energy. The new council will help form...

Wisconsin Targets 100% Carbon-Free Electricity

Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wis., has signed Executive Order No. 38, which focuses on achieving 100% carbon-free electricity in Wisconsin. The order calls on the...
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Maryland Establishes Governor’s Task Force On Wind, Solar Development

Gov. Larry Hogan, R-Md., has signed Executive Order 01.01.2019.09, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Renewable Energy Development and Siting, which will work to develop consensus-based...

New Texas Tax Law A Boon For Renewable Energy Development

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, recently signed into law H.B.3143, which will extend the life of the Chapter 312 abatement program in Texas. This will...
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Scout Wins Construction Permit For Sweetland Wind Farm, Seeks PPA

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently approved a construction permit for the Sweetland Wind Farm, a 200 MW wind energy facility near...

CanWEA Praises Alberta’s Decision To Return To ‘Energy-Only’ Market

The government of Alberta has decided to return to an "energy-only" market, which is expected to be a boon for the Canadian wind industry....

Vineyard Wind Gets Green Light For Cape Cod Transmission

In a win for Vineyard Wind's offshore project, the Massachusetts legislature has enacted bipartisan legislation authorizing the Barnstable Town Council to grant an easement...

DTE Energy OK’d To Purchase Three Wind Farms

The Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved, in part, DTE Electric Co.’s renewable energy plan, including the purchase of three Michigan wind projects....

New York Makes Offshore Wind History With 1.7 GW Procurement

Today, New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by former Vice President Al Gore, selected two offshore wind projects totaling nearly 1.7 GW, representing...
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NextEra Gets Green Light For South Dakota Wind Project

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) recently approved a permit, with conditions, for the construction of the Crowned Ridge Wind Farm. The wind farm...
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South Dakota PUC Approves 250 MW Triple H Wind Farm

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a construction permit for Engie's Triple H Wind project, a wind facility capable of generating...

Another Wisconsin City Commits To 100% Renewable Energy

The city council of La Crosse, Wis., has unanimously passed a resolution establishing a goal of 100% clean, renewable energy across the city by...
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Maine Regulators Approve Weaver Wind Power Contract

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has unanimously approved a long-term contract for the 72.6 MW Weaver Wind project in Hancock County. The wind farm...

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