The New York Public Service Commission will hold four public hearings to discuss Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation’s proposal to increase its annual electric and gas delivery revenues effective July 1, 2024. The company seeks an increase in electric delivery revenues of $139.5 million, a 31.9 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 16.4 percent increase in total revenues. For natural gas, the company proposes an increase of $41.5 million, which represents a 29.2 percent increase in base delivery revenues or a 19 percent increase in total revenues. 23-E-0418

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority seeks applications for an $8.15 million funding opportunity to support the development of long duration energy storage technology and products. The purpose of the initiative is to lower energy storage hardware and installation costs, improve performance, and demonstrate grid integration. Submissions must demonstrate significant statewide public benefits and quantify all energy, environmental and/or economic impacts. The funding will support innovative and under-utilized long duration energy storage solutions, devices, software, controls, and other complementary technologies. The agency seeks solutions that deliver 10+ to 100+ hour duration at rated power with a focus on electrochemical, mechanical, and thermal areas. READ MORE

The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is due to receive a report from the state’s electric distribution companies regarding modifications to their billing systems for implementing a rate cap to ensure that electric supplier rates for a financial hardship customer are at or below the standard service rate. The requirement is part of a docket initiated to determine the “appropriate limitations” with which all customer contracts with electric suppliers, entered into on and after a determined date, must comply. The proceeding will also determine the companies’ costs and timeline for implementation of any billing system changes for applicable compliance requirements as well as the recovery of such costs from all licensed electric suppliers. READ MORE

The California Energy Commission will conduct a workshop to solicit feedback on a staff report related to clean hydrogen fuel production and refueling infrastructure for fuel cell electric vehicles, or FCEVs, and off-road applications. Senate Bill 643 enacted in 2021 called for a statewide assessment of the FCEV refueling infrastructure and clean hydrogen fuel production needed to support the adoption of zero-emission vehicles. The workshop will provide an overview of the 2023 report, including four potential infrastructure scenarios for medium- and heavy-duty FCEVs through 2035, real-world application of fuel cell electric buses, clean hydrogen production plants under development, state and federal regulations, and incentive programs. READ MORE

The California Air Resources Board and Québec’s Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change are due to receive applications for participation in their 37th joint quarterly carbon auction, which will offer allowances for current and future years. The current auction will offer 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 vintage allowances totaling about 57.6 million, and the advance auction will offer 2026 future allowances totaling about 7.6 million. The previous auction held in August sold all of the nearly 55.8 million current allowances at a price of $35.20 per allowance and 7.6 million future allowances at $34.16 per allowance. California’s cap-and trade program places an economy-wide cap on major emitting sources. READ MORE

The California Independent System Operator is due to receive comments on a discussion paper pertaining to a working group established to collaborate on enhancements to the Resource Adequacy program in light of a changing generation mix, variable supply and demand conditions, and changes to resource planning frameworks in California and the West. The discussion paper includes draft problem statements and principles in addition to a recommended format for the working group process. The initial problem statements focus on overall system reliability information, requirements for resource adequacy capacity and program tools, and local regulatory authority responsibility and cost allocation.