New England Grid Operator Announces Changes in Operations, Markets to Prepares for Winter Energy Shortages

New England Grid Operator Announces Changes in Operations, Markets to Prepares for Winter Energy Shortages

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ISO New England Inc. unveiled two initiatives aimed to implement near-term changes in the grid operator’s operations and markets to ensure winter reliability, according to a Nov. 2 news release. Under the first initiative, the grid operator will start a 21-day forecast of the region’s available fuel supplies on Nov. 26 to identify an energy…

Virginia Regulator Clears Dominion’s Offshore Wind, Solar Projects

Virginia Regulator Clears Dominion’s Offshore Wind, Solar Projects

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The Virginia State Corporation Commission on Nov. 2 issued an order finding that Dominion Energy Inc.’s proposal to build a 12-megawatt offshore wind project off the coast of Virginia Beach is prudent. The project, expected to come online in December 2020, has an estimated cost of about $300 million, excluding financing costs. The commission noted…