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| TNS Tipoffs - State Regulatory (Energy) Newsletter for 2024-03-16 ( 6 items ) |
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Michigan PSC Rejects Early Termination of Two Consumers Energy Contracts for Output Biomass Plants (10)
LANSING, Michigan, March 16 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
The Michigan Public Service Commission today rejected applications by Consumers Energy Co. for early termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with biomass plant operators, finding that ending the contracts prematurely was not holistically considered in the state's electric capacity needs, posing a potential risk, and that calculated savings may be overestimated.
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Minn. House DFL Caucus: Rep. Long and Sen. Frentz Announce the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (10)
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, March 15 -- The Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus issued the following news release on March 13, 2024:
Today at the Minnesota State Capitol, House Majority Leader Jamie Long (DFL - Minneapolis) and Senator Nick Frentz (DFL - North Mankato) announced the Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act, legislation to transform Minnesota's clean energy permitting process, removing roadblocks to reaching the state's goal of 100% carbon-free energy by 2040 - one o more PR
N.H. Environmental Services Dept.: Volkswagen Trust Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Hub Now Open to the Public at the Monadnock Food Co-Op in Keene (10)
CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 16 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release:
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), the designated lead agency for the NH Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (NH VW Trust), is pleased to announce the grand opening of the first NH VW Trust funded electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Monadnock Food Co-op (Co-op) in Keene, NH.
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces More Than $16M Now Available to Advance Innovation in Clean Hydrogen (10)
ALBANY, New York, March 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
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Supports Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects and Helps Leverage Federal Funding Opportunities
Promotes Clean Hydrogen Use in Industrial Processes, Clean Transportation, Energy Storage, and for Grid Support
Supports the State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Achieve 100 Percent Zero-Emission Electricity by 2040
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Leads Effort Challenging EPA's New Methane Emissions Rule (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, March 16 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a group of 24 state attorneys general and one state legislature in challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new methane emissions rule. The coalition has filed a petition in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to block the rule.
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Pennsylvania Environmental Leaders Praise Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Commonsense Energy Plan: 'Ensures That Pennsylvania Is Once Again Helping Lead the U.S. Into the Future of Energy Development' (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 15, 2024:
This week, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his new, commonsense energy plan for Pennsylvania, kicking off a new era of energy leadership to create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower electricity costs for Pennsylvanians, take real action to address climate change, and maintain Pennsylvania's energy independence.
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