The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) on Jan. 2 announced a long-term purchase contract with Constellation New Energy Inc. to procure emissions-free electricity for federal agencies. This marks GSA’s largest energy procurement and is estimated to comprise more than 10 million megawatt-hours over the contract’s ten-year term. The measure will enable the company to extend…
DetailsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 30 issued Underground Injection Control, or UIC, Class VI well permits to Carbon TerraVault JV Storage Company Sub 1 LLC for permanent underground storage of carbon dioxide. This authorization marks the first permits for Class VI injection wells in California. Once developed, the injection wells can sequester 1.5…...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Dec. 18 announced the availability of $28.5 million to install electric vehicle fast chargers across key travel corridors in the state. The additional capital is made available through the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, formula funding program. The new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger, or DCFC…...
The New York State Public Service Commission on Dec. 19 approved climate change resiliency plans filed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Consolidated Edison Company of New York or Con Edison, National Grid, and Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R). In its order, the commission rejected Con Edison and O&R’s proposal to develop a Storm…...
