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
FLORIDA
On December 9, the Senate Regulated Industries Committee will meet to discuss measures including the following:
- SB 288, which prohibits a cooperative that sells electricity at retail from adopting or enforcing any fee or policy that restricts or prohibits the types of fuel sources of energy production which may be used to serve customers, and the use of an appliance which uses the types of fuel sources of energy production.
Contact: Addison Green
- SB 200, which establishes solar decommissioning and transmission storm protection plan requirements.
Contact: Addison Green
REGULATORY and LOCAL UPDATES
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW YORK
The Public Service Commission will accept comments until December 8 on proposed amendments to the rules concerning the environmental review, permitting, and siting of major renewable energy and electric transmission facilities.
Contact: Jose Cordero
OREGON
The Public Utility Commission accepted comments until December 2 on proposed rules concerning Integrated Resource Plans and Clean Energy Plans.
Contact: Benjamin Williams
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
For more information regarding the below local highlights, please contact Stephanie Rojo, Senior Director of Local Services.
ALABAMA
On December 2, the Auburn City Council approved amendments to various Sections and Tables of the Zoning Ordinance, including definitions and use regulations for solar energy systems, an amendment to "Standards for Nonresidential Uses" in Rural Zoning Districts, and the establishment of "Residential Use Regulations" for the NC-40 Zoning District which had previously been left out of the Zoning Ordinance.
COLORADO
On December 2, the Fort Collins City Council failed to pass an ordinance adding the Building Performance Standards (BPS) Program. Over several years, staff had co-developed a policy to balance community needs and forward climate action. This ordinance would have required commercial buildings over 10,000 square feet to take action to meet established Energy Use Intensity (EUI) targets for specific building types or meet a reduction target, identified as a percentage EUI reduction. Staff had adjusted the policy based on recent feedback. This BPS program was meant to align with the 2024-2026 adopted City Council priorities and the Our Climate Future plan.
VIRGINIA
On December 2, the Campbell County Board of Supervisors approved an emergency ordinance requiring prospective data center developers to apply for a special use permit.
GROUPS EVENTS
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
There are no energy-related Groups events this week.
