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Currents Energy Industry Insights: V 8, Issue 10, October 2024

Welcome to the Tenth Issue of Currents 2024, our energy e-newsletter. Natural Gas is Not Going Away - While net-zero remains a dream for many, the electricity market is providing a wake-up call for anyone believing...more

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Renewable Energy Update 8.22.24

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California has given America a glimpse at what running one of the world’s largest economies on renewable energy might look like. The state recently hit a milestone: 100 days this year with 100% carbon-free, renewable...more

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CAISO Proposes Transmission Links to North Coast Offshore Wind Resources

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In its 2023–2024 Draft Transmission Plan (Draft Plan) released on April 1, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) proposed the development of 26 transmission projects with an estimated cost of $6.1 billion. The...more

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Offshore Wind Projects: Contracts, Risks and Looking Forward

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An article about offshore wind projects and some of the unique issues specific to the delivery of this type of project that are not typically addressed by existing standard form contracts. Originally published in PLC...more

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Currents Energy Industry Insights: V 8, Issue 2, February 2024

Welcome to the second 2024 issue of Currents - our e-newsletter focused on energy topics. Business today is characterized by relentless change. To assist our clients in navigating this dynamic landscape, we pride...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

ISO New England Publishes Winter Weather Study Results Through 2032 & Seeks Input Regarding Further Analysis

On August 15, 2023, ISO New England (ISO-NE) presented preliminary results for an extended timeframe through Winter 2032 as the next phase in its ongoing exploration of potential resource adequacy impacts during extreme...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New England states unite to build new offshore wind HVDC transmission, seek DOE funding

Four New England States – Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island – recently submitted a concept paper to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposing to build up to three new high voltage direct current (HVDC)...more

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Renewable Energy Update - August 2022 #2

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Historic climate bill faces state schism on clean energy Bullet E&E News – August 8 The suite of tax incentives in the $369 billion “Inflation Reduction Act” could spur record-setting growth in wind and solar capacity if...more

Allen Matkins

Renewable Energy Update - July 2022

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State considers more aggressive goals for offshore wind development Bullet Eureka Times-Standard – July 2 Last Monday, the California Energy Commission held a workshop regarding potentially advancing higher offshore wind...more

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New Jersey Delays Its Next Offshore Wind Solicitation for Transmission Planning

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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) announced that its third solicitation with a capacity target of 1,200 megawatts for New Jersey’s offshore wind (OSW) development will now be released by January 2023, instead...more

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Oregon Department of Energy Seeks Stakeholder Input on Floating Offshore Wind Development

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is kicking off the stakeholder engagement part of its Floating Offshore Wind Study on January 20 at 9 a.m. As directed by HB 3375, ODOE is preparing a report on the challenges and...more

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Japan Renewables Alert 55

Today’s Topics Solar: Draft Guidelines on Decommissioning Reserve Published and Open for Public Comment Solar and Wind: ANRE to Issue New Document on What Constitutes a Single Project in the Context of EIA Offshore Wind:...more

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The Energizer – Volume 91

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DOE LAUNCHES CLEAN HYDROGEN INITIATIVE - On 7 June 2021, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm launched the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Earthshot Initiative, making an “all-hands-on-deck call for...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Major Climate Bill Recommits Massachusetts to Climate Goals

On January 4th, as the legislative session came to a close, both houses of the Massachusetts legislature passed “An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.” My colleague, Seth Jaffe, posted on...more

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Renewable Energy Update - October 2020 #3

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Environmentalists and dam operators, at war for years, start making peace - The New York Times – October 13 - The National Hydropower Association and several environmental groups announced an agreement this Tuesday to...more

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New Jersey Enacts Bill Authorizing Solicitation of Open Access Transmission Facilities

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In November 2019, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 92 increasing the state’s offshore wind generation goal from 3,500 MW by 2030 to 7,500 MW by 2035....more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

Second 83C Offshore Wind RFP Submitted to Massachusetts DPU for Approval

The Massachusetts electric distribution companies (“Distribution Companies”), together with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, have asked the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to approve a second...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

Connecticut Issues New RFP For Offshore Wind, Fuel Cell, And Anaerobic Digestion Projects; Sets April 2018 Deadline For Bid...

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Last week, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) issued a request for proposals to procure up to 899,250 MWh/year of renewable energy and associated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from...more

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Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter - November 2017

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A Note from the Editors - This month’s edition of Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox....more

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Massachusetts Receives Nearly Four Dozen Bids in Response to Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy Generation

In early April 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) partnered with investor-owned electric distribution companies across the state to jointly issue a request for proposals (RFP) for renewable energy...more

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Carbon Reduction Reshapes a Regional Electricity Market

Earlier this year, Massachusetts passed legislation that will require the state’s distribution utilities to purchase carbon-free electricity from hydropower and on and offshore wind farms under long-term contracts for up to...more

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New York’s New Renewable Energy Standard

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Last week’s article discussed New York’s Zero-Emissions Credit (ZEC) for nuclear power. The ZEC is one component of New York’s Clean Energy Standard (CES). The other major component of the CES is the new Renewable Energy...more

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Comprehensive Massachusetts Bill Enacted to Drive Energy Storage and Offshore Wind Generation Resources

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Recently, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law an omnibus energy bill H.4568 that will provide Massachusetts electricity customers with the benefit of electricity produced by offshore wind and hydropower...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Compromise Energy Bill

Last Sunday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a compromise energy bill to significantly increase electricity produced by renewable energy sources. The state’s utilities will be required to purchase power from on and...more

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Clean Energy Legislation

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Overview - Late Sunday night, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a compromise energy bill that will significantly increase electricity produced by offshore wind, hydropower and other renewable energy sources. The...more

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