The Massachusetts Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting published its report making recommendations to Governor Maura Healey on clean energy infrastructure siting and permitting reform. Governor Healey...more
On February 29, 2024, President Biden nominated three new commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). The nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee...more
After a three-year investigation and the receipt of substantial stakeholder input, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU or Department) recently issued an order (D.P.U. 20-80-B) to set forth the role that...more
On June 30, 2023, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (the Department) approved comprehensive zoning bylaw exemptions to two important energy storage projects:
Cranberry Point Energy Storage, LLC to...more
On August 11, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act Driving Climate Policy Forward that was designed to, among other things, encourage the development of mid- to long-duration energy storage...more
In a victory for the energy storage industry, the Connecticut Senate has passed a bill targeting deployment of 1,000 MW of energy storage by December 31, 2030. The bill also establishes interim targets of 300 MW by December...more
Maine Governor Janet Mills, in collaboration with the Maine Technology Institute, has unveiled the Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge program that will provide $500,000 in funding to at least two clean energy startup...more
On March 31, 2021, President Biden released his $2 trillion infrastructure plan (the “Infrastructure Plan”) intended to target grid modernization, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development as part of the...more
On March 29, the Biden Administration unveiled the latest step in its comprehensive effort toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 — deployment of 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030....more
This morning, the Biden Administration appointed Richard Glick as FERC Chairman. Chairman Glick tweeted his gratitude and noted that “[t]his is an important moment to make significant progress on the transition to a clean...more
On the evening of November 30, the U.S. Senate confirmed Allison Clements and Mark Christie to be FERC Commissioners by a voice vote....more
Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held a business meeting to consider the nominations of Mark Christie and Allison Clements to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Committee voted to report...more
In a surprise move last night, President Trump removed Neil Chatterjee as Chairman of FERC, and appointed James Danly. Chatterjee issued a statement on Twitter, noting the honor of serving as Chairman, wishing Danly well, and...more
This week, California experienced its first blackouts in nearly 20 years. On August 19, the California Independent System Operator (“CAISO”) issued another state-wide flex alert, calling on the public to reduce energy use to...more
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On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dismissed the New England Ratepayers Association’s (NERA) petition for a declaratory order. ...more
On July 10, 2020, in National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FERC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit affirmed Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order No. 841, thereby ensuring that...more
Democratic lawmakers recently submitted a letter urging the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject a petition for declaratory order filed by the New England Ratepayers Association (NERA) that could impact state-run...more
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) issued emergency regulations under its Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program regulations (225 CMR 20.00). ...more
The Senate yesterday confirmed James Danly for FERC Commissioner, voting in favor of the Republican nominee, 52–40. ...more
On March 3, 2020, FERC General Counsel James Danly’s nomination for FERC Commissioner passed out of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s business meeting with a recorded vote of 12-8 in support....more
The White House has renominated James Danly to serve as Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Danly, a Republican, currently serves as FERC’s general counsel. ...more
Yesterday at FERC’s open meeting, Commissioner Bernard McNamee announced that he will not seek renomination once his term expires on June 30, 2020. He stated that he will stay until his successor is selected, so that the...more
On January 3, 2020, James Danly’s nomination for Commissioner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) was returned to the White House for renomination, due to the Senate’s failure to confirm or reject the...more
On September 30, 2019, President Trump nominated James Danly, the current FERC General Counsel, to serve as a Republican Commissioner on FERC, with a term ending in 2023. Danly would fill the seat vacated by the passing of...more
This week, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed new legislation to reform and update Maine’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). The new law, titled “An Act To Reform Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard” (the Act),...more