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[Event] The Kentucky New Energy Summit - June 9th, Lexington, KY

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The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition (MAREC Action) and Bricker Graydon invite you to join us for an engaging event exploring the future of energy policy in Kentucky. Discover how an “all of the above” energy strategy...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

DPU Issues Long-Anticipated Net Metering Ruling

On February 15, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”) issued a much-anticipated order in docket D.P.U. 21-100 that finally promulgates regulations (220 CMR 18.00) to implement 2021 statutory changes...more

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North Carolina’s General Assembly ratifies House Bill 130: Energy Choice/Solar Decommissioning Requirements – Now it goes to...

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Background - North Carolina’s General Assembly enacted significant two-pronged legislation that restricts the ability of municipalities to regulate the use of energy and places new statewide requirements on decommissioning...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 7, Issue 4, April 2023

The Cost of "Electrification" “Electrification” has become a ubiquitous term these days, although depending on who you ask, it might have different meanings. However defined, a critical component of electrification as a...more

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[Webinar] Virginia Solar & Energy Storage 2022 Legislative Update - March 31st, 11:00 am - 11:30 am ET

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The Virginia General Assembly passed several important pieces of legislation affecting the solar and energy storage industry during its 2022 legislative session... join us on Thursday, March 31, from 11:00 – 11:30 am (ET) for...more

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Ohio Legislature Adopts New Wind and Solar Siting Law S.B. 52 Requires County Commission Approval

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On June 28, 2021, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute Senate Bill 52, a significant revision to Ohio’s power siting approval process for utility-scale solar and wind projects. Governor Mike DeWine is expected to sign...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

New York Legislature Passes Cross-Utility Crediting for CDG Projects

On June 10, 2021, the New York legislature passed a bill allowing customers to subscribe to certain community distributed generation (CDG) projects sited outside of their utility service territory, a practice known as...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

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Deadline Approaching for Comments on Proposal to Reform Distribution System Planning and Allocation of Interconnection Costs

When the Massachusetts DPU opened docket DPU 20-75, I described it as a proposal to fundamentally change system planning and cost allocation in Massachusetts. The interconnection process in Massachusetts has been a perpetual...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Department of Public Utilities Proposes Rethink for Distribution System Planning and Interconnection Costs

On October 22, the Massachusetts DPU issued an Order opening a new docket (DPU 20-75) that seeks comments on a proposal to shake up the way the electric distribution system is planned and paid for in Massachusetts. As I see...more

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Pennsylvania Poised to Open the Doors to Community Solar Projects

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Parallel bills in both the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate would open the doors to community solar projects in the Commonwealth. If passed, community solar projects will no longer be prohibited by utility law...more

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Massachusetts SMART Solar Program Opens

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On November 26, 2018 the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program opened for applications. SMART is a new renewable incentive program established to support development of 1600 MW of new solar projects in...more

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Connecticut Public Utility Authority Approves Grandfathering of Net Metering After Feed-In Tariff Approval and Encourages Year 8...

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On September 19, 2018, the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) issued a declaratory ruling requested by Solar Connecticut, Inc. that existing net-metering rules would continue for existing distributed...more

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New Jersey Legislature Establishes Community Solar Program

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With more than 2,000 megawatts of cumulative solar capacity installed, New Jersey is the nation's fifth-largest solar state, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). New legislation is designed to expand...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Massachusetts Achieves Milestone with over 2,000 Megawatts of Installed Solar Capacity

On February 7, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts has installed more than 2,000 megawatts (MW) of solar electricity through 78,646 projects across the state. The achievement represents the...more

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Massachusetts DOER Issues Compensation Rates for SMART Program; EDCs Select 17 Projects for Long-Term, Tariff-Based Payments in...

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Last week, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) released important new guidelines for its Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program, by which the Commonwealth will procure up to 1,600 megawatts...more

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MA Department of Energy Resources Files Final Revised Regulations for Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program

On August 11th, 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) released its final set of proposed regulations for the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) program, which aims to deploy another 1,600 MW...more

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Hot Topics in Utility Regulation and the Spread Option Offense (Yes, American Football Can Be an Analogy for Anything)

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In the 1980s, legendary head coach Joe Gibbs for the Washington D.C. franchise was tortured about how to deal with ferocious pass-rushing force and elite outside linebacker Lawrence Taylor for the New York Giants (#2 overall...more

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