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Massachusetts DPU Approves Utilities’ Electric Sector Modernization Plans

On August 29, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) issued a highly anticipated order approving the Electric Sector Modernization Plans (“ESMPs”) filed by the three Massachusetts electric distribution...more

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The Utah Legislature Chooses “All of the Above” for a Reliable Electric Grid

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During the recent General Session, the Utah Legislature enacted several major energy bills which confirm the State’s continued investment in, and support of, both conventional and renewable energy sources. The Legislature...more

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Gov. Dayton Signs 2015 Jobs and Energy Bill into Law

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On Saturday, June 13, Governor Dayton signed the 2015 Jobs and Energy Bill into Law. The following amendments were made after the Governor’s veto: - New definitions for “propane,” “propane storage facility,” and...more

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Renewable Energy Update -- August 2014 #4

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Renewable Energy Focus - Solar plant's downside? Birds igniting in midair: CBS News - Aug 19: Workers at a state-of-the-art solar plant in the Mojave Desert have a name for birds that fly through the plant's...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

CPUC Opens Rulemaking to Incorporate Distributed Energy Resources Into Grid Planning Process for California's Investor-Owned...

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On August 14, 2014, the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) issued an Order Instituting Rulemaking (“Order”) to establish policies, procedures, and rules to guide California investor-owned electric utilities...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Senators Question Bay, LaFleur on FERC Nominations

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on Tuesday on the nominations of Norman Bay and Cheryl LaFleur to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (the “Commission” or “FERC”). Mr. Bay, who currently...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Grid Reliability and Security

Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a standing-room only hearing titled “Keeping the lights on — Are we doing enough to ensure the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid?” While...more

K&L Gates LLP

California Grid Operator Proposes Extending Rate Incentives To Developers

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On October 17, 2013, the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) released a draft final proposal for revisions to its transmission planning process. The proposal reflects comments received on a straw proposal issued...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New California Law Allows Customers to Elect to Purchase Renewable Energy from the Utilities

Pilot Project Aimed at Those Who Lack Ability to Build Their Own Renewable Energy Projects - Gov. Jerry Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 43 (SB 43) on Saturday launched one the nation’s largest community solar programs....more

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Energy Law Alert: California Net Metering Reform Passes California Legislature; Heads to the Governor for Signature

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Originally introduced by Henry T. Perea (D) in February 2013, Assembly Bill 327 ("AB 327") cleared its second-to-last hurdle on September 12, 2013 when it was passed out of the California Assembly and on to Governor Brown for...more

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