New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 22 announced $1 billion in funding for the second installment of the Sustainable Future Program as part of a broader effort to lower energy costs, expand clean energy infrastructure, and prepare the state’s electric system for rising demand from manufacturing, electrification, and artificial intelligence. The announcement also introduced…...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sep. 21 directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause all permitting decisions for data center projects until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit of data centers advancing through its interconnection process, tightening oversight as the state reassesses the rapid expansion of large power users…....
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sep. 20 signed a package of six clean transportation bills to accelerate electric vehicle charger deployment, expand access to EV charging infrastructure, and strengthen consumer protections for zero-emission vehicles. The legislation streamlines permitting for charging projects, modernizes inspection rules that can delay public chargers, expands charging access at multifamily housing…...
The New York Public Service Commission on Sep. 17 launched a statewide environmental review that could reshape how data centers and other large electricity users connect to the electric grid. The regulator issued a positive declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, allowing work to begin on a draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement while…...
The U.S. House of Representatives on Sep. 16 approved the Ratepayer Protection Act, sending legislation to the Senate that would require large electricity customers to bear the full cost of grid upgrades built specifically to serve their facilities. The measure passed with broad bipartisan support, reflecting growing concern that the rapid expansion of data centers…...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Sep. 14 directed the Texas Water Development Board to enforce mandatory water reporting requirements for major water users, including data centers, after determining some facilities may have violated state law by failing to disclose water consumption. The action strengthens oversight of one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand by…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sep. 15 announced the nation’s first statewide Host Community Investment Framework, giving local governments a template to negotiate stronger community benefits from future data center projects while broader regulatory standards are developed. The framework recommends a benchmark of $1 million for every megawatt of utility demand, helping communities secure…...
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are…Read the full report…...
Federal policy is constraining the future offshore wind development pipeline, particularly through lease-termination agreements that redirect billions toward conventional energy projects. States are challenging federal actions while adapting policies, infrastructure planning, and investment strategies to sustain development.
High temperatures that have persisted across Texas have kept electricity demand elevated in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which manages the grid for most of the state, according to a Sept. 3 report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hourly load in the region averaged a record 74.5 gigawatts (GW) for the week…...
Governor Mikie Sherrill on Sep. 1 signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act, opening the door for New Jersey residents to install qualifying plug-in solar panels without many of the regulatory hurdles that have limited their use. The legislation allows certified portable solar systems of up to 1,200 watts to connect through a standard 120-volt…...
