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.
Generation
Kansas' Special Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications is scheduled to meet on October 27 to discuss nuclear energy. Presentations will cover advanced reactor deployment, nuclear innovation, and plant operations. The meeting will include testimony from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, various National Laboratories, Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Kansas State University, TerraPower, and Deep Fission.
Utah's Public Utilities, Energy, and Technology Interim Committee met on October 21 to discuss portable solar device draft legislation, utility cybersecurity, and state energy reports. Presentations covered water system security, statewide digital connectivity, Utah Energy Research Board updates, and the potential sale and continued operation of the Intermountain Power Plant's coal units.
Affordability
In New Jersey, SB 4817 was introduced on October 15. The bill prohibits residential landlords with shared utility meters from charging separate utility fees unless they provide allocation disclosures based on unit submeters, equal division, or square footage/occupancy formulas. The measure was introduced and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Large Load and Data Centers
In New York, the Large Load and Data Center Interconnection Technical Working Group is scheduled to meet virtually on October 30. The meeting will focus on improvements to the interconnection process to standardize requirements and reduce development timelines, including project-readiness criteria, transparent milestones, and customer accountability.
Electricity and Market Issues
AB 3967, introduced on January 13 in New Jersey, requires the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to collaborate with neighboring states on alternatives to PJM, including requiring electric load serving entities to secure 80% of capacity via long-term contracts, exploring fixed resource requirement alternatives, or withdrawing from PJM's regional grid altogether. The bill held a hearing and passed the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee with amendments on March 13 and is scheduled for a hearing on October 22 in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Permitting and Siting
There are no Permitting & Siting updates for this week.
GROUPS EVENTS
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
Annual Meeting
October 27-30
Boulder, CO
Contact: Taylor Beis
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
