States across the U.S. are updating solar programs to better integrate them into the electricity grid. Lawmakers and regulators are refining incentives, rate designs, and interconnection rules to ensure distributed energy resources enhance grid performance while balancing fairness and affordability for all customers.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 3 approved the acquisition of ALLETE Inc., parent company of Minnesota Power, by Global Infrastructure Partners and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, subject to extensive conditions designed to protect customers and support the state’s clean energy transition. The agreement ensures continued state oversight while delivering over $200…...
California is advancing a series of energy and climate policies, reflecting the state’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving energy efficiency, and…Read the full report …...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 26 announced a coordinated effort to speed up the deployment of renewable energy projects, underscoring the state’s commitment to reliable, affordable, and clean power. The initiative is designed to meet rising electricity demand, advance economic development, and take advantage of federal tax credits that are set to expire…....
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the…Read the full report …...
Developments in U.S. carbon markets reflect new progress as states reinforce their commitment to emissions-trading programs despite receding federal climate action. Amid rising auction prices, states and regions are extending their programs beyond the next decade, signaling resilience and renewed confidence in market-based climate initiatives.
The Arizona Corporation Commission on Aug. 14 voted unanimously to begin the process for repealing the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff, or REST, rules. Established in 2006, the rules require the state’s electric utilities to source a certain percent of their electricity from renewable energy resources, reaching 15 percent by 2025. The state’s two largest…...
