House Bill 3666 has recently been the subject of intense scrutiny in Oregon, as lawmakers aim to enforce stricter wildfire mitigation practices for utility companies. This new legislation seeks to strike a delicate balance between ensuring robust wildfire prevention measures and controlling the
Senate Bill 4, a proposed piece of legislation aimed at regulating large water withdrawals in Indiana, is set to advance from a key House committee amidst ongoing concerns surrounding the Limitless Exploration/Advanced Pace (LEAP) economic development project’s water needs. Authored by Sen. Eric K
Christopher Hailstone, with extensive experience in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery, is here to provide insights on grid reliability and security, as well as the political intricacies surrounding utility expansion projects in the Midwest. Today, we will discuss the
In a significant move addressing the rising utility costs and their burden on households, Delaware lawmakers have introduced House Bill 62 (HB 62). Sponsored by Representative Melanie Ross Levin, Representative Rae Moore, and Senator Stephanie Hansen, the bill aims to boost consumer protections
New York State has set an ambitious target of achieving 6 GW of energy storage by 2030, doubling its initial goal of 3 GW. This plan, approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), aims to significantly reduce future statewide electric system costs and improve public health by
The recent move by the White House to assert authority over the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other independent regulatory agencies has sparked significant interest and debate. This step is based on an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump, which mandates these
