Archive for the 'State Regulation News'

NYPSC Approves 1,000 MW Champlain-Hudson DC Transmission Line

On April 18, 2013, the New York State Public Service Commission (“NYPSC”) approved construction of the 1,000 MW Champlain-Hudson direct current transmission line.  When built, the...
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New York Board Moves to Implement NY Law Reinstating Centralized Power Plant Siting

On July 10, 2012, the New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (“Siting Board”) approved regulations that will implement a centralized state siting process for power...
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Duke, Progress File Updated Settlement Agreement in North Carolina

On May 8, 2012, Duke Energy Corp. (“Duke”) and Progress Energy, Inc. (“Progress”) (collectively, “Applicants”) entered into a supplemental merger settlement agreement with the North...
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New York Energy Highway Task Force Issues Request for Information Concerning “Energy Highway”

On April 11, 2012, the New York Energy Highway Task Force issued a Request for Information (“RFI”) regarding ideas for developing New York State’s “aging energy infrastructure” and...
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CPUC Denies Requests from Advocates to Move Away from Critical Peak Pricing

 On November 10, 2011, the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) issued a decision regarding Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (“PG&E”) petition for modification of decision...
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NY Releases Proposed Fracking Rules

On September 28, 2011, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) released its proposed regulations on hydraulic fracturing.  These regulations follow a July 1, 2011 draft...
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New York Moves to Allow, while New Jersey May Ban, Shale Fracking

On Friday, July 1, 2011, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) released its draft supplemental generic environmental impact statement (“SGEIS”), a proposal that would...
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