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Maryland Commission Seeks Reforms to PJM’s Capacity Auction Process

Carbon Market, Climate Change and Emissions, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS

The Maryland Public Service Commission on Oct. 9 requested the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to grant a complaint filed by a number of public interest organizations to shield ratepayers from higher electricity prices due to flaws in the PJM Interconnection LLC’s capacity auction design. In their complaint, the organizations assert that PJM’s capacity market rules…...

High Costs, Infrastructure Challenges Hinder Electric Vehicle Penetration

California Climate Investments Fund to Provide $206 Million for Clean Transportation Projects

Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, PRODUCTS

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Oct. 8 announced that Caltrans will award $206 million for 149 clean transportation projects to support bus and rail services in disadvantaged communities, which are disproportionately impacted by pollution. With this, the state’s investment in these projects over the last decade surpasses $1 billion. The awards are made through the…...