Every Wednesday, 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
MASSACHUSETTS
On October 29, the Joint Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee will meet to discuss SB 2263, which establishes the Clean Heat Standard. Under this program, obligated parties will reduce greenhouse gas emissions attributable to the Massachusetts thermal sector by retiring required amounts of clean heat credits to meet the thermal sector portion of the greenhouse Global Warming Solutions Act.
Contact: Ian Thompson
PENNSYLVANIA
On October 29, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee will meet to discuss HB 1924, which requires the Public Utility Commission to review and validate load forecasts submitted by utilities to PJM, and coordinate with PJM and other states to ensure accurate system planning.
Contact: Ian Thompson
WYOMING
On October 29, the House Select Committee on Agriculture, State and Public Lands, and Water Resources will meet to discuss LSO 209, which provides a person using eminent domain for the creation or expansion of a carbon dioxide pipeline must meet certain requirements including a finalized land use and compensation agreement.
Contact: Ian Thompson
REGULATORY and LOCAL UPDATES
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
MICHIGAN
The Public Service Commission will hold a public hearing October 27 concerning the Michigan integrated resource planning parameters draft report and review process.
Contact: Genevieve Kaplan
NEW YORK
The Public Service Commission will accept comments until October 24 on the communication standard requirements for the Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program.
Contact: Jose Cordero
OREGON
The Public Utility Commission will hold a public hearing October 23 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.
CALIFORNIA
On October 21, the Los Angeles Government Operations Committee considered a motion relative to ensuring the municipal electrification, solar, and battery decarbonization master plan has a focus on opportunities that lower municipal solar bills and generate renewable energy and storage to maximize Greenhouse Gas (GHG) elimination, and related matters.
GEORGIA
On October 21, the Coweta County Board of Commissioners considered a resolution to extend the limited moratorium regarding acceptance of new applications associated with data centers.
OHIO
On October 21, Columbus Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche hosted a public hearing to discuss the revised utility reselling code change draft, which would prevent utility reselling in multi-family buildings to ensure renters have consumer protections and transparency in utility billing.
VIRGINIA
On October 21, the Amherst County Board of Supervisors considered an ordinance allowing energy storage facilities as a special exception in the M-1, Industrial District, and set forth developmental standards and requirements for such facilities, such as, but not limited to: setbacks, screening of the facility, fire safety, and environmental protections such as an emergency response plan and soil testing, revenue sharing, and decommissioning.
GROUPS EVENTS
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
Annual Meeting
Nashville, TN
October 27-30
