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The California Public Utilities Commission has issued a document detailing the application of Southern California Edison (SCE) for approval of its building electrification programs. The application, filed on December 20, 2021, seeks to implement various initiatives to promote the adoption of electric appliances and vehicles in buildings. The document outlines
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Small Business Utility Advocates and Environmental Defense Fund filed comments in response to Southern California Edison's application for approval of its Building Electrification Programs, citing concerns about affordability, equity, and the impact on low-income communities. Key Takeaways: * The proposed Building Electrification Programs aim to transition new buildings to
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Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) has hailed Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) initial draft plan to remove two dams on the Eel River as a major step forward in achieving the Two-Basin Solution. The plan sets the stage for negotiating a new diversion from the Eel
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a formal notice granting an extension of time for Southwest Power Pool, Inc. (SPP) to submit its compliance filing in the proceeding American Electric Power Service Corp., et al. v. Southwest Power Pool, Inc. The extension was requested by SPP and its
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a delegated order approving the Dynamic Transfer Balancing Authority Operating Agreement (New Agreement) among the California Independent System Operator Corporation (CAISO) and Arizona Public Service Company (APS). The agreement was filed on September 15, 2023, and was accepted for filing, effective November
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Hami, the key hub for the eastward transport of Xinjiang coal and the outward transmission of Xinjiang electricity, has taken a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions with the operation of two heavy-duty truck charging and battery swapping stations in its first zero-carbon intelligent logistics park. The stations, built by
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As the nation celebrates Clean Energy Action Month, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has made a groundbreaking commitment to decarbonize its natural gas system and expand on technologies that support the production of new, carbon-free and carbon-neutral energy resources. For the first time in its history, PG&
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The Iowa Utilities Board held a rehearing on October 10, 2023, on MidAmerican Energy Company's Wind Prime project, which involves a mix of up to 2,042 megawatts (MW) of new wind generation and up to 50 MW of new solar generation. The project aims to provide renewable
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The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia has finalized amendments to the Net Energy Metering (NEM) rules, addressing concerns about the crediting process for excess generation from behind-the-meter customer-generators. The Commission has adopted changes to harmonize the rules for crediting excess generation for customers with capacities of 1000
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Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., has joined forces with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Rocky Gap Casino and Resort to install two public EV charging stations at the Rocky Gap Casino and Resort in Flintstone, Allegany County. The initiative is part of Potomac Edison's
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The Michigan Legislature has advanced a comprehensive clean energy bill package aimed at streamlining the siting process for wind, solar, and energy storage projects. The legislation, which includes House Bills 5120-5123 and Senate Bills 271, 273, and 502, has garnered support from various advanced energy industry groups, including the Michigan
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The state of Oregon's clean energy transition marked a significant milestone on November 3, as Portland's first all-electric garbage truck completed its first pickup in downtown Portland. COR Disposal & Recycling unveiled the Peterbilt truck, highlighting its importance to emissions-reduction efforts and the green economy. The
