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ComEd Proposes Performance Metrics to Encourage High Levels of Service and Value to Customers
Following the completion of a stakeholder workshop process, ComEd this week submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission, which regulates the state's public utilities, proposed performance metrics that incorporate feedback ComEd received in public workshops and support the goals of the state's new clean energy law, which is designed to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future with a focus on ...
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Big Polluters Trying Again to Derail California’s Successful Clean Energy Law
On the eve of America’s Independence Day, a California lawmaker is making a Big Oil-backed move to block the next critical step in slashing emissions under California’s successful clean energy program by trying to get a three-year exemption from the state’s cap on carbon pollution. Using a procedure known as a “gut and amend,” Assemblyman Henry Perea dropped new ...
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Governor Snyder Leads the Way on Energy Efficiency and Renewables in Michigan
Governor Snyder delivered a key energy policy speech today, addressing the importance of energy efficiency, renewable power and pollution reduction for Michigan’s economy. Following is reaction from Rebecca Stanfield, Midwest Program Policy Director with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): "Michigan’s best bet is clean energy. Governor Snyder's remarks point the way to a ...
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Virginia Governor Signs Historic Clean Energy Legislation
Governor Ralph Northam is accelerating Virginia's transition to clean energy by signing the Virginia Clean Economy Act and by amending the Clean Energy and Community Flood Preparedness Act that requires Virginia to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. "These new clean energy laws propel Virginia to leadership among the states in fighting climate change," said Governor Northam. "They ...
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PGE Plans To Nearly Triple Clean Resources By 2030
Portland General Electric this week shared plans to increase the amount of clean energy it serves to customers and meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power served to customers by at least 80%1 by 2030, 90% by 2035 and zero emissions by 2040. Tying together the need for more clean and renewable resources and plans for an upgraded grid to support those resources, PGE ...
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NRDC Report Exposes Big Oil’s Smoke and Mirror Tactics
Major oil companies are propping up at least eight front groups in a last-ditch campaign to subvert California’s climate action law requiring them to pay for their carbon pollution beginning in January 2015, while spending record-setting sums in Sacramento to influence lawmakers, according to a report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). “Big Oil believes ...
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Governor Brown’s state of the state: California has many opportunities in 2013 to invest in clean energy and its people
Governor Jerry Brown today outlined his priorities for 2013 during his annual State of the State address with key measures that will see California continue to forge ahead with groundbreaking policies that create a healthy environment and a strong economy for millions of Californians. Yet in 2013, significant challenges lay ahead for Governor Brown and those who share his vision of a clean energy ...
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Biden Administration Launches Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Initiative to Connect More Clean Energy
The Biden Administration through the U.S. Department of Energy this week (June 1) launched the Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) -- a new partnership funded by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that brings together grid operators, utilities, state and tribal governments, clean energy developers, energy justice organizations, and other stakeholders to connect more clean ...
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AEE Applauds Executive Order to Strengthen Nevada's Clean Energy Leadership
Recently, national business group Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) applauded Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak for signing Executive Order 2019-22. The executive order directs state agencies to develop a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the highest emitting sectors. It also seeks to better align existing agency efforts under the state's clean energy and climate commitments, including ...
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MPSC Approves Consumers Energy's Integrated Resource Plan
The Michigan Public Service Commission recently (6/7) approved Consumers Energy Co.'s integrated resource plan, the first strategic, forward-looking IRP to be acted upon by the MPSC under the state's energy laws passed in 2016. The Commission found the contested settlement (Case No. U-20165) is fair and reasonable and assures reliable service to customers. "This is a significant milestone in the ...
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New Analysis Finds a Strong Economic Case for Resilient Solar and Battery Storage in Five Southeastern Cities
Solar and battery storage technologies that provide clean, reliable backup power are cost-effective for many critical community facilities in the Southeast, according to Clean Energy Group's report series, "Resilient Southeast: Exploring Opportunities for Solar+Storage in Five Southeastern Cities." Released recently (4/25) in partnership with regional nonprofit partners, the report details a ...
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ICC Approves ComEd's $17 million Rate Decrease for 2020
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved ComEd's rate request for 2020 calling for a $17 million decrease in delivery service charges compared to rates in effect this past January, marking the third decrease in the past five years. Average customer bills are expected to drop by approximately 60 cents per month, resulting in a total average monthly residential bill under $83 beginning ...
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DOE Launches New Initiative To Modernize National Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy recently (Jan 12) launched the "Building a Better Grid" Initiative to catalyze the nationwide development of new and upgraded high-capacity electric transmission lines, as enabled by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Building a Better Grid will work with community and industry stakeholders to identify national transmission needs and support the ...
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Investors Exercise Warrants Adding $150 Million Investment in Clean Energy
Focused on supporting natural gas fueling in North America, investors, including Boone Pickens, have invested a total of $150 million in Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE), North America’s leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation. The investments resulted from the exercise of Mr. Pickens’ warrants to purchase 15 million shares of the ...
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New Report Contrasts Business-as-Usual and Clean Energy Futures for the Western Power Grid
A new report, Western Grid 2050: Contrasting Futures, Contrasting Fortunes, examines two very different energy investment pathways facing the 11 western states: business-as-usual or a new clean energy trajectory. The report finds that with intentional policymaking and planning today, the West can successfully transition to a clean energy economy that will ...
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State Agencies Adopt Rules to Implement Washington's 100% Clean Electricity Law
Washington state has passed another milestone on the path to 100% clean electricity. The Washington State Department of Commerce and Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) has adopted administrative rules for implementation of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA), the state law passed last year requiring an electricity supply free of greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The ...
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PSE&G Follows State Policy for a New Era of Affordable, Clean, Reliable, Resilient and Safe Energy
Public Service Electric and Gas Co. (PSE&G) on recently (10/3) proposed a Clean Energy Future program (CEF) with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to make critical investments in clean energy and advanced technology that would propel New Jersey’s role as a national leader in energy efficiency and jump-start other clean energy priorities.“PSE&G’s proposed investments support New ...
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