The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities opened an inquiry to examine the role of natural gas distribution companies in achieving the state’s 2050 climate goals. The move follows the Baker-Polito administration’s determination establishing net zero greenhouse gas emissions as the state’s legal emissions limit for 2050. The proceeding will explore strategies to facilitate progress toward…...
Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo on Oct. 27 announced that Rhode Island will launch a competitive solicitation to procure up to 600 megawatts of offshore wind energy. The effort is in line with an executive order issued in January, setting a goal for the state to source all of its electricity from renewable resources by the…...
The California Public Utilities Commission approved $108.5 million in additional funding for the Self-Generation Incentive Program’s “Equity Budget,” to support energy storage installations for disadvantaged or low-income communities. The decision transfers funds to the Equity Budget from the funding allotted for general large-scale projects installed by customers that are not in the low-income or disadvantaged…...