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Oregon’s New Microgrid Legislation: Paving the Way for Energy Resilience

Oregon has taken a groundbreaking step in clean energy with the enactment of two pioneering microgrid bills—HB 2065 and HB 2066. According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, there are currently 692 microgrids...more

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Texas Senate Bill 6: Understanding the Impacts to Large Loads and Co-located Generation

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During its 2025 regular session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 6 ("SB 6") to establish a regulatory framework to manage the rapid growth of consumers with high electricity demand (currently ≥ 75 MW)—referred to as...more

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Provisional Measure Limits the CDE Budget and Creates Rebalancing Mechanism

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On July 11, 2025, the Brazilian government published Provisional Measure No. 1,304/2025 (MP), introducing significant changes to the Brazilian energy sector. Below, we highlight the main points proposed in the MP....more

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Texas Senate Bill 6: Significant Changes to Interconnection Requirements Will Impact Large Loads and Other Electric Market...

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During its recently concluded regular session, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 6 (“SB 6”), which establishes new requirements and costs for the interconnection and operation of Large Load customers in Texas. The bill...more

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Texas Senate Bill 6 Significantly Expands Regulatory Oversight Over Large Loads in ERCOT

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Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB 6) took immediate effect upon Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature on June 21, 2025, following its passing by a super-majority in the Texas House and Senate in May. SB 6 has considerable implications for large...more

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Texas Senate Bill 6 Ushers in Major Overhaul of Large Load Interconnection and Grid Access Rules

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Electricity demand in Texas is growing at rates not seen in over 70 years, and is projected to continue increasing at unprecedented rates. This marked escalation is driven by population growth, electrification of oilfield...more

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Reverse Preemption Roundup: Two States Poised To Enact Pole Attachment Legislation

Pole attachment legislation is moving through the state legislatures of both Pennsylvania and New York. In Pennsylvania, House Bill 825 would direct the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission ("PUC") to conduct a rulemaking...more

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Texas Adopts New Decommissioning Law for Battery Energy Storage Systems

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Texas has enacted a new statutory framework governing the decommissioning of battery energy storage systems (BESS) not owned by an electric utility. On May 29, 2025, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3809 (H.B. 3809)...more

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Texas SB 6 Overhauls Rules for Large Energy Loads in ERCOT

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A new state law in Texas, SB 6, significantly changes how large loads interconnect with and operate within The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) grid. Energy companies developing large data centers, crypto...more

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Update—Senate Bill 6: A Texas Bill Impacting Large Load Development in ERCOT

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As previously reported, Senator Phil King and Senator Charles Schwertner introduced Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) in February 2025. After various amendments and updates, the bill has passed the Texas House and Senate and is now...more

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Texas Legislature Adopts New Law Regarding Large Load Interconnection and Operation

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The 2025 Texas Legislature has adopted Senate Bill No. 6, which establishes new requirements applicable to interconnection and operation of large load projects (those over 75 MW demand). As of June 5th, the bill has not been...more

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Senate Bill 6 & Upcoming Changes to Texas Electric Regulations: What Data Centers and Large Power Users Need to Know

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Texas has long been a magnet for manufacturing and data center development, thanks to its business-friendly climate, abundant land, and low-cost energy infrastructure. But as the state’s electric grid faces new challenges...more

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Resource Adequacy Challenges in Maryland - Major Legislative Advances in Energy Storage Policy Are Intended To Be Part of the...

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In 2025, the General Assembly of Maryland made its boldest move ever to advance energy storage, as part of a legislative package responding to the resource adequacy challenges that are now emerging for the Free State....more

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South Carolina’s Energy Security Act Encourages Development of New Generating Resources to Address Unprecedented Economic Growth...

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On May 12, 2025, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed the South Carolina Energy Security Act (Act 41) into law. The significant, wide-ranging energy legislation is the result of bipartisan efforts to holistically address...more

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Water Risk and Resilience Organization: Congressman Rick Crawford (Arkansas) Introduces Legislation to Address Risk/Resilience...

Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’ First District introduced H.R. 2594 which is titled: Establishment of the Water Risk and Resilience Organization. The Bill would establish a Water Risk and Resilience...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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