Tag: Energy
Sierra Club Statement on FERC Decision Rejecting Centralia Coal Plant Cost-Recovery Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission just rejected TransAlta’s proposed cost-recovery plan for the Centralia coal plant, an important step toward protecting Northwest ratepayers from the Trump administration’s costly and unlawful effort to prop up the retired coal plant. The cost recovery filing was for money that TransAlta spent … [continued]
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SEIA Statement on Governor Newsom’s Actions on Clean Energy Bills
Following statement on California legislative updates is attributable to Stephanie Doyle, California state affairs director for the Solar Energy Industries Association: “The solar and storage industry is pleased to see Governor Newsom sign numerous bills that will support reliable electricity generation and transmission and increase access to the cost-saving benefits … [continued]
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US Senate Proposes New Permitting Framework. Should It Become Law?
Sheldon Whitehouse is my favorite member of Congress. The junior senator from Rhode Island is smart, articulate, and determined. This week, he was instrumental in getting a bill before the Senate that will radically alter how permitting for energy projects in the US gets done. It is not unusual for … [continued]
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After April floods, long-awaited dam safety reforms move closer to law
After years of debate, the Michigan Senate approved an overhaul of dam safety laws. The measures would boost flood control standards and increase inspections.
Michigan regulators OK DTE contracts for Google data center
Michigan AG Dana Nessel pushed for stronger contract terms, arguing other customers could be at risk if the data center uses less power than forecast, or shuts down before the 20-year contracts expire.