The New York Public Service Commission seeks comments on a proposed bulk energy storage program implementation plan filed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Last June, the commission approved a new framework for the state to achieve its updated goal of deploying 6 gigawatts of energy storage by 2030, up from the 3-gigawatt target established in 2019. The roadmap is designed to support a buildout of storage deployments estimated to reduce projected future statewide electric system costs by nearly $2 billion. Key details in the roadmap include a competitive Index Storage Credit mechanism to secure 3 gigawatts of bulk storage and incentives for retail and residential storage projects.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority will hold an optional webinar regarding a funding opportunity to develop direct current fast charging electric vehicle supply equipment along Alternative Fuel Corridors in New York State south of Interstate 84. The initiative will make up to $28.5 million available in federal funding through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, Program. The initiative aims to reduce the cost of purchasing and installing charging equipment, which will ultimately accelerate electric vehicle adoption by increasing the state’s EV infrastructure. An additional webinar will be held on Feb. 12 and proposals are due by March 18.

The Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to its net energy billing rule pursuant to a 2023 law, which requires that the value of expired credits under the kilowatt hour program be used for the benefit of individuals receiving low-income assistance. Amendments adopted last June require transmission and distribution utilities, on an annual basis starting in 2024, to determine the monetary value and remit the amount to the commission so that the funds can be disbursed through the Low Income Assistance Program. The commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to provide clarity to the amendments with respect to credits assigned to the facility account – retail service account representing the physical location of the facility. 2024-00356

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission seeks reply comments on Dakota Electric Association’s petition for adjustments of retail rates and charges applicable to electric services. Dakota Electric proposes an increase in rates of approximately $23.8 million, or 11 percent, and an interim rate of $20.5 million, or 9.5 percent, effective on March 1 if the commission suspends the proposed increase.

The California Energy Commission will host an information session to discuss its Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment, or CERRI, program. The session will include an introduction of the CERRI team, and an overview of the program’s funding source, eligibility requirements, objectives, and application guidelines for the funding opportunity. The program invests in projects that increase community energy reliability and resilience, supports the state’s climate and energy policies, improves energy justice and equity, and create jobs.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will consider action needed to address electric distribution grid and customer security issues related to public display or access to grid data including distribution grid mapping, aggregated load data, and critical infrastructure. The commission’s investigation into grid security issues related to data access began in 2020. The current proceeding involves issues surrounding the provision of distribution grid data to enable the effective deployment of distributed energy resources while maintaining grid security and balancing the risk of grid data disclosure with the benefits from increased data access. Following a comment period which concluded on Dec. 4, the Department of Commerce and other parties recommended that the commission approve a standing workgroup to consider data sharing and security issues. CI-20-800