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Massachusetts Commission Recommends Expediting Siting Processes for Clean Energy Projects

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

President Biden Nominates Three FERC Commissioners

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

Massachusetts DPU Completes Investigation into Future Role of Commonwealth’s Gas Distribution Companies

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

Massachusetts DPU Approves Zoning Bylaw Exemptions for Two Energy Storage Projects

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

Massachusetts Governor Signs Law Encouraging Energy Storage and Offshore Wind

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

Connecticut Targets Deployment of 1,000 MW of Energy Storage to all Electric Customers by 2030

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

Governor Mills Announces Maine Clean Energy Innovation Challenge Program

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

Clean Energy Stands to Win Big with Biden Administration’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan

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

Offshore Wind Energy Gets Boost from Biden Administration: 30 GW by 2030 Goal

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

BREAKING: Richard Glick Appointed FERC Chairman

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

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Senate Confirms Two New FERC Commissioners

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

BREAKING NEWS: FERC Nominees Advance to Senate

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

11/23/2020  /  FERC , Senate Committees

BREAKING NEWS: Neil Chatterjee Removed as FERC Chairman

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

Green Power and the 2020 California Blackouts

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

FERC Dismisses Petition to Review Jurisdictional Challenges over Net Metering

On July 16, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) dismissed the New England Ratepayers Association’s (NERA) petition for a declaratory order. ...more

DC Circuit Court Affirms FERC Ruling Opening Markets for Energy Storage

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 Seek FERC’s Rejection of Net Metering Proposal

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

Massachusetts Issues Emergency Rules Governing Solar Projects under SMART Program

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

BREAKING: Senate Confirms FERC General Counsel James Danly as Commissioner

The Senate yesterday confirmed James Danly for FERC Commissioner, voting in favor of the Republican nominee, 52–40. ...more

BREAKING: James Danly’s Nomination for FERC Commissioner Heads to the Senate

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

James Danly Renominated as FERC Commissioner

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

FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee Won’t Seek Renomination

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

James Danly Nomination for FERC Commissioner Returned

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

FERC General Counsel James Danly Nominated FERC Commissioner

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

Maine Sets Aggressive New RPS; Will Award Long-Term Contracts for Eligible Resources by Competitive Solicitation

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

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