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The Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) oversees the siting of large-scale energy facilities like wind and solar power projects, which often include an associated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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Minnesota Community Solar Garden Updates – New Program To Begin Accepting Applications
In early January, the Minnesota Department of Commerce shared new details about the state’s Low…
Continue Reading Minnesota Community Solar Garden Updates – New Program To Begin Accepting ApplicationsCalifornia Public Utilities Commission Implements New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Large NEM Projects Seeking to Interconnect After December 31, 2023
On November 16, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) voted to adopt a decision resolving…
Continue Reading California Public Utilities Commission Implements New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Large NEM Projects Seeking to Interconnect After December 31, 2023Oregon Raises EFSC Jurisdictional Floor for Solar Facilities: Developers Will Have Additional Permitting Options Starting January 1, 2024
On June 23, 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 3179, which changes…
Continue Reading Oregon Raises EFSC Jurisdictional Floor for Solar Facilities: Developers Will Have Additional Permitting Options Starting January 1, 2024On October 13, 2023, the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) announced seven proposals from…
Continue Reading DOE Announces 7 Hydrogen Hubs Eligible for $7 Billion in FundingAt the July 27, 2023, Open Meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued long-awaited…
Continue Reading FERC issues Final Rule on Improvements to Generator Interconnection Procedures and AgreementsCPUC Opens Rulemaking to Streamline Permitting Procedures for Electrical Facilities
During its May 18 voting meeting, the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) voted to open…
Continue Reading CPUC Opens Rulemaking to Streamline Permitting Procedures for Electrical FacilitiesCPUC Considers Party Proposals on Implementing New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects in California
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC or Commission) is weighing party comments on implementation of…
Continue Reading CPUC Considers Party Proposals on Implementing New Prevailing Wage Requirements for Renewable Energy Projects in CaliforniaD.C. Circuit Affirms FERC’s Broadview Order Confirming that Qualifying Facilities May Install Greater than 80 MW of Nameplate Generating Capacity
Yesterday, February 14, 2023, the D.C. Circuit issued an order affirming FERC’s order in Broadview…
Continue Reading D.C. Circuit Affirms FERC’s Broadview Order Confirming that Qualifying Facilities May Install Greater than 80 MW of Nameplate Generating CapacityCommission Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Decision in Transportation Electrification (TE) Proceeding, Setting a Framework for California TE Policy and Investment
On October 14, 2022, the assigned Commissioner (Rechtschaffen) issued a proposed decision (PD) on Transportation…
Continue Reading Commission Issues Long-Awaited Proposed Decision in Transportation Electrification (TE) Proceeding, Setting a Framework for California TE Policy and InvestmentOn September 30, 2022 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“Service”) published notice in the…
Continue Reading U.S. Fish and Wildlife Proposes Revisions to Eagle Permit Rules, Including General Permits for Qualifying Wind Energy Projects, Power Lines, and Disturbance and Nest TakeEffective Immediately, California Energy Commission Jurisdiction Expands to Include Non-Thermal Projects Greater Than 50 MW
On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 205 (“AB 205”), which…
Continue Reading Effective Immediately, California Energy Commission Jurisdiction Expands to Include Non-Thermal Projects Greater Than 50 MWFERC Proposes Broad Reforms to Interconnection Process
At its June 16, 2022, open meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission)…
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