Republican Governor Larry Hogan announced on May 22 that he is allowing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which raises the renewable portfolio standard to 50 percent by 2030, to take effect without his signature, expressing concerns that the measure could send jobs and environmental benefits to other states. Hogan chose to allow the measure to…
DetailsThe Texas legislature on May 21 approved a measure aimed at mitigating the risk of cyber and physical attacks that may affect the reliability of the state’s electric systems. The legislation would establish the electric grid security council as an advisory body to implement and disseminate best security practices for the power industry, including generation,…
DetailsThe New Hampshire legislature approved a measure on May 23 requiring at least two new community solar projects per year in each utility’s service territory to benefit low- and moderate-income ratepayers, starting next year. (SB165) Under the legislation, the host may choose to receive credits on bills for each member and the host, along with a…
DetailsThe nineteenth quarterly carbon auction held by California and Quebec sold all of the more than 66 million carbon permits offered for current emissions at a record-high $17.45 per credit, above the floor price of $15.62, according to the results released on May 22 by the California Air Resources Board. The auction also sold 100…
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