Tag Archives: Renewables

Commissioner LaFleur Expresses Concern about Infrastructure Development

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Jessica Bell

On March 4, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order accepting a notice of termination of a Generator Interconnection Agreement for a wind farm.  The Generator Interconnection Agreement was to allow a 150 MW wind farm (to be … Continue reading →

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State Utility Commissions Investigate Grid Modernization

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Anjali Patel

UPDATED 02.21.2017 with Minnesota e21 Phase II report. Grid modernization is a hot-button topic that is being discussed nationwide.  In several states, the utility commissions have opened formal investigations and/or are developing plans to implement grid modernization activities.  Included among … Continue reading →

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Oregon Passes Law to Phase Out Coal by 2030, Increase Reliance on Renewables

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Amber Martin

UPDATED 3.14.2016 to reflect Governor Kate Brown’s signing of the bill In an historic move, last Wednesday, March 2, 2016, the Oregon Senate Oregon has passed enacted the Clean Energy and Coal Transition Act, also known as SB 1547, directing … Continue reading →

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What is Grid Modernization?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Jeff Bayne

In the background of news about the Clean Power Plan, and the energy sector more broadly, lurks a ubiquitous but sometimes nebulous phrase: grid modernization. What exactly is grid modernization?  Clearly it involves modifications and updates to the electric grid, … Continue reading →

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EPA to Provide More Information on the Clean Power Plan

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Anjali Patel

EPA recently announced that it will be holding webinars [link eliminated] to provide further information on particular aspects of the CPP.  Currently scheduled topics include: Emissions Trading 101, Monday, January 11, 2016, 2:00-3:30 PM ET, in which EPA will provide a basic … Continue reading →

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