Every week, Stateside Associates will feature energy-related legislative, regulatory, and federal programs impacting state and local public policies and proceedings, including upcoming Groups events, activities, and conversations in This Week in Energy.
For more information on our Energy Practice, please contact Taylor Beis.
LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
WISCONSIN
On November 20, the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities will meet to discuss AB 106, which exempts electricity delivered or placed by any charger of an electric vehicle charging station located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax.
Contact: Maxwell Klein
REGULATORY and LOCAL UPDATES
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
MARYLAND
The Public Service Commission will hold a pre-proposal conference on November 21 concerning a request for proposals for technical consulting services to perform a study of generation procurement models in Maryland.
Contact: Benjamin Williams
NEW YORK
The Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission will accept comments until November 21 on an application from Two Rivers Solar Farm for a permit to construct and operate a 200-megawatt solar energy facility located in the towns of Massena and Brasher, St. Lawrence County.
Contact: Jose Cordero
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
For more information regarding the below local highlights, please contact Stephanie Rojo, Senior Director of Local Services.
COLORADO
On November 18, the Fort Collins City Council considered a resolution concerning the implementation of standards for electric vehicle charger permitting. The purpose of this item is to adopt a resolution to comply with the requirements of House Bill 24-1173. This bill was passed in 2024 and requires all municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more to adopt an ordinance or resolution based on one of three compliance options related to electric vehicle charger permitting.
PENNSYLVANIA
On November 17, the Blakely Borough Council approved a data center ordinance that limits facilities to a new “Data & Technology Overlay.” Any proposal must undergo a public hearing and meet requirements, including environmental, health, and detailed noise studies, 300-foot setbacks from property lines and roads, 200-foot setbacks from water, a 40-foot height cap, at least 20 acres of land, and no on-site power generation. Data centers must use the borough’s electric utility, prove that water and utility systems can meet demand without harming existing service, and implement water-conserving cooling technologies.
On November 18, the Ephrata Township Board of Supervisors approved forwarding a draft ordinance on data centers to both the township and Lancaster County planners for review. This follows the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors and the County Planning Department's recommendation that municipalities begin drafting regulations for data centers.
GROUPS EVENTS
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
There are no energy-related Groups events this week.
