Utah Puts $4 Million Volkswagen Settlement Funds Towards Electric Vehicle Charging Projects

New York Commission Approves Managed Charging Programs for EV Customers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 14 announced that the State Public Service Commission approved New York’s electric vehicle active and passive-managed charging programs. The initiatives forma key component of the “EV Make-Ready” program, which required utilities to provide managed charging options. The initiative is aimed to provide EV drivers with discounts if they…...

PJM Board Approves $234 Million for Transmission System Expansion

U.S. Interior Approves Ten West Link Power Line to Support Renewables in Arizona, California

The Biden administration on July 14 announced the Interior Department’s authorization to build the Ten West Link Transmission Project, which aims to assist renewable energy growth and distribution in Arizona and California. The project aims to lower consumers’ energy costs and enhance the U. S. electricity grid in the West by enabling at least 25…...

Southern Company Agrees to More Cost Risks to Keep Vogtle Nuclear Project Alive

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Issues Final Review of Holtec’s Proposed Spent Fuel Storage Project in New Mexico

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on July 13 released its final environmental impact statement in support of Holtec International’s application to build and operate a consolidated interim spent nuclear fuel storage facility in New Mexico. The commission staff has recommended the license based on the environmental impact review, subject to a safety review of the application…....

New York Extends NY-Sun Incentive Program With Nearly $600 Million Funding

Mississippi Revises Distributed Generation and Interconnection Rules to Increase Solar Adoption

The Mississippi Public Service Commission has approved amendments to the former net metering and interconnection rules, now known as the “Net Renewable Generation Rules.” The newly announced rules include policies that seek to enhance access to solar energy for low and middle-income residents, increase solar adoption across the board, and improve grid reliability and economic…...