Enerknol’s Visual Primer – EPA Updates Cross State Air Pollution Rule to Comply with Stricter 2008 Ozone Standard

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update establishing new ozone season NOX emission budgets for electric generating units in 22 eastern states that impair downwind states’ ability to meet the 2008 ozone standard. The rule will be implemented through the existing ozone season NOX trading program starting from the 2017 ozone season (May through September).

CAISO Advances Reactive Power Requirements for Renewable Generation

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The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Board of Governors has approved reactive power requirements for non-synchronous generators, such as solar PV, wind, and battery storage, in order to maintain grid reliability. The requirements will increase the scope and diversity of energy resources participating in CAISO markets.

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Enerknol’s Visual Primer – CAISO Advances Reactive Power Requirements for Renewable Generation

Blog, EnerKnol Research Reports, Power & Utilities, PRODUCTS, Smart Grid

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Board of Governors has approved reactive power requirements for non-synchronous generators, such as solar PV, wind, and battery storage, in order to maintain grid reliability. The requirements will increase the scope and diversity of energy resources participating in CAISO markets.

California Passes Legislation to Extend Climate Policy Beyond 2020

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The California Legislature has passed SB 32, which extends the state’s climate policies through 2030, and its companion bill AB 197, which increases legislative oversight of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The passed measures set the stage for additional requirements to reshape the mix of market and regulatory mechanisms to further renewable energy, building energy efficiency, and vehicle electrification.

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Access Northeast $3B Pipeline Project in Peril as Utilities Cancel Capacity Contracts

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After a court ruling forbidding the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to approve contracts requiring electric customers to pay for new gas pipelines, electric utilities have withdrawn their petitions to acquire capacity on the Access Northeast. The ruling deals a setback to New England state plans examining ways to advance regional pipeline projects through capacity contracts with electric distribution companies.

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Enerknol’s Visual Primer – Access Northeast $3B Pipeline Project in Peril as Utilities Cancel Capacity Contracts

Blog, EnerKnol Research Reports, Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas, PRODUCTS

After a court ruling forbidding the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to approve contracts requiring electric customers to pay for new gas pipelines, electric utilities have withdrawn their petitions to acquire capacity on the Access Northeast. The ruling deals a setback to New England state plans examining ways to advance regional pipeline projects through capacity contracts with electric distribution companies.

Arizona Rate Case Decision Delays Solar Tariff Revisions

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In approving new rates for UNS Electric, the Arizona Corporation Commission has delayed a decision on net energy metering (NEM) tariff and demand charges for residential solar until the completion of its Value of Solar (VOS) study. The decision reflects the importance of data-driven decisions to prevent adverse impacts to the growing solar industry as utilities continue to seek rate structures that meet customers’ evolving usage patterns, reduce cross-subsidies, and enhance recovery of fixed costs.

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California Proposes CPP Compliance Based on Existing Cap-and-Trade Scheme

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued a proposal to comply with the Clean Power Plan (CPP) based on California’s existing cap-and-trade program, together with complementary state policies, such as renewable fuel standards and energy efficiency requirements. The action makes California the first state to forge ahead with CPP implementation efforts despite pending judicial review and adds momentum to integrating existing market-based emissions programs as an efficient way to comply with the CPP.

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Massachusetts Energy Bill Boosts Prospects for Offshore Wind and Energy Storage

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Massachusetts H. 4568 (An Act to promote energy diversity) will shape the state’s energy future with an ambitious offshore wind energy target and lead to energy storage procurement targets with opportunities for utilities to own energy storage. The policy will likely provide a much-needed impetus for the U.S. offshore wind industry and also help other industries, such as solar companies that offer solar-plus-storage products.

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