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.
LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
WISCONSIN
On December 18, the Senate Utilities, Technology and Tourism Committee will meet to discuss measures including the following:
- SB 502, which modifies current state policy to state nuclear energy is a high-priority option for installation and establishes a "nuclear energy generation credit".
Contact: Addison Green
- SB 556, which provides a utility aid payment to counties and municipalities where energy storage facilities are located.
Contact: Addison Green
REGULATORY and LOCAL UPDATES
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
CALIFORNIA
The Energy Commission will accept comments until December 19 concerning seaport readiness for offshore wind development.
Contact: Benjamin Williams
NEW YORK
The Public Service Commission will accept comments until December 22 concerning the methodology of estimating expected market revenue for 12+ hour duration battery energy storage resources filed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Contact: Jose Cordero
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
For more information regarding the below local highlights, please contact Stephanie Rojo, Senior Director of Local Services.
CALIFORNIA
On December 16, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors approved the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Thresholds. The RCAP includes strategies, measures, and actions addressing Countywide GHG emissions across unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county and establishes a target of a 40% reduction in GHG emissions below 1990 levels by 2030 and an 85% reduction and carbon neutrality by 2045. CEQA GHG Emissions Thresholds will be applicable to new development projects that require CEQA review, and with a pre-2030 buildout or operational year.
UTAH
On December 16, the Eagle Mountain City Council considered an ordinance to create an Alternative Energy Overlay Zone (AEOZ) that would allow certain power-generation projects at approved sites. The AEOZ does not apply to any property upfront and would be used only upon request. The measure sets siting, safety, and security standards and requires applicants to show relevant state and federal approvals. City staff said the overlay is intended to support projects such as geothermal, solar, battery storage, natural gas, and nuclear, and to help the city compete for energy-dependent growth by improving reliability, expanding the tax base, increasing revenues, and supporting job creation.
WASHINGTON
On December 17, the Whitman County Planning Commission will continue discussion on creating a solar energy ordinance and a battery storage ordinance.
GROUPS EVENTS
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
There are no energy-related Groups events this week.
