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New Verra Methodology Aims to Create Carbon Credits Through Accelerated Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants

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The methodology outlines a three-step approach for obtaining credits: retirement of coal-fired power plants, generation of replacement renewable electricity, and assurance of a just transition....more

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The Third Time’s A Charm: Colorado Adds Nuclear Energy as a Clean Energy Resource

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After considering similar legislation in two prior sessions, the Colorado General Assembly passed, and Gov. Jared Polis signed into law, House Bill 25-1040 which explicitly adds nuclear energy to the state’s statutory...more

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Climate Law Matters: Energy & Climate Newsletter - September 2024

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In this Issue: Permitting Reform, the Supreme Court, EV’s, and Climate Week 2024 - After nearly a decade as New York State’s environmental chief, I recently joined Foley Hoag to help the firm’s clients emerge as global...more

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CPUC Issues Final Decision Affecting Generation Procurement Targets and System Planning

On February 15, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued its final decision in an ongoing proceeding concerning the Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) framework for Load-Serving Entities (LSEs) in...more

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The Bay State's ability to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals is now in the hands of a Maine jury. Does that make any sense...

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Seems like just yesterday that the Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled on New England Clean Energy Connect's challenge to the retroactive initiative petition that might have killed the project to get hydropower from Canada to...more

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Renewable Energy Update - September 2022

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U.S. homeowners add rooftop solar at record pace to cut power bills Bullet The Orange County Register – August 29 U.S. households will install a record amount of solar this year to help slash electricity bills, according to a...more

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California 2022–2023 Energy Budget

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On June 30, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the $308 billion California budget for 2022-2023. The budget invests a total of $8.1 billion one-time General Fund over five years to support California energy projects: $4.3...more

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Renewable Energy Update - February 2022 #3

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California lowers electric sector GHG target, directs procurement of more than 40 GW of clean energy resources - Bullet Utility Dive – February 14 - California regulators last Thursday approved long-term plans to ensure...more

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California Natural Gas Utilities Propose New GHG Emissions Reduction Calculation Methodology for Biomethane Projects

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On January 26, 2022, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Gas Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company and Southwest Gas Corporation (“Joint Utilities”) submitted to the California Public Utilities...more

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Renewable Energy Update - January 2021

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California’s looming decision on grid reliability: expand supply or manage demand? Greentech Media – January 5 - California is facing a major decision under a tight deadline — whether it should push for large-scale...more

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Renewable Energy Update - March 2020

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CPUC proposes optimal 2030 system portfolio tripling battery storage, more than doubling solar - Bullet Utility Dive – February 27 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is proposing to adopt a 46 million...more

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Microgrids on the Rise as CPUC Seeks to Streamline Resiliency Projects

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The state of California is calling for more investments in microgrids for electric power resiliency. Spurred by a 2018 legislative effort that recognized the multitude of benefits microgrid technologies can offer (e.g., grid...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - August 2019 #4

U.S. Energy Policy Must Support Natural Gas in Appalachia and West Texas - "And it shows how quickly the U.S. shale revolution since 2008 has transformed domestic and global energy markets, with always improving...more

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NYSERDA Bulk Storage Incentive Program Aims to Jumpstart Utility Transition Following New York Storage Order

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On March 11, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”) filed its proposed Implementation Plan to administer its Energy Storage Market Acceleration Bridge Incentive Program and support the...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019 #2

New Fortress Energy LNG Plant Demonstrates New York Insanity - "For those unfamiliar with the facility, the plant is a gigantic $800 million investment that will take in natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and liquefy it...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

California Department of Water Resources Releases Draft 2014 Water-Energy Grant Program Guidelines

Grant Program Assists Public Agencies with Water Efficiency Projects - The California Department of Water Resources has released a draft of its 2014 Water-Energy Grant Program Guidelines and Proposal Solicitation...more

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