Category — State Regulation News

On May 18, 2010, the CAISO Board of Governors approved a revised transmission planning process in an attempt to provide transmission necessary to accommodate additional renewable generation.  The CAISO Board also approved new reliability rules for renewable energy resources.  [Read more →]

On March 30, 2010, Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. (“Champlain”) filed an Application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (the “Application”) at the New York State Public Service Commission (“NYPSC”).  Champlain filed the Application for its Champlain Hudson Power Express Project (the “Project”).  The Project represents the latest attempt by developers to move large quantities of Canadian hydropower into lucrative East Coast markets.  [Read more →]

On April 19, 2010, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed the Clean Air-Clean Jobs Act (“HB 1365”) into state law to reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants by 80% in the state. [Read more →]

On April 1, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued rules requiring motor vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions beginning with model year 2012 and continuing to model year 2016.  [Read more →]

On April 5, 2010, the New York Independent System Operator (“NYISO”) released its annual New York State energy report, Power Trends 2010: New York’s Emerging Energy Crossroads (the “Report”).  The Report identified the key energy issues for New York along with several NYISO initiatives in place to address topics like energy efficiency, smart grid technology, renewable resource development, and transmission congestion.  [Read more →]