Every Wednesday, 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
MASSACHUSETTS
The Joint Revenue Committee will hold a hearing on October 3 regarding SB 2090, which establishes a tax based on the creation of renewable energy.
Contact: Ian Thompson
NEW HAMPSHIRE
The House Finance- Division 1 Committee will hold a work session on October 2 regarding HB 219, which removes the Class 2 minimum renewable portfolio standard requirements.
Contact: Ian Thompson
REGULATORY and LOCAL UPDATES
REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW JERSEY
The Board of Public Utilities will accept comments until October 3 on proposed rules concerning the Garden State Energy Storage Program.
Contact: Benjamin Williams
NEW YORK
The State Energy Planning Board will accept comments until October 6 on the draft 2025 State Energy Plan.
Contact: Jose Cordero
VERMONT
The Public Utility Commission will hold a workshop on October 6 to discuss the topic of coordination between the energy efficiency utilities, distribution utilities, and community action agencies that implement Vermont’s Weatherization Assistance Program.
Contact: Genevieve Kaplan
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
For more information regarding the below local highlights, please contact Stephanie Rojo, Senior Director of Local Services.
NEVADA
On October 1, the Reno City Council cancelled a long-anticipated public meeting on data centers, citing the need for a regional approach. Per sources, officials are coordinating with partners to discuss the issue further. Last week, we highlighted neighboring Sparks' approval of city staff to consider data center development standards.
NEW JERSEY
On September 30, the Franklin Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the Municipal Code with the addition of Chapter 198, Generators, to prohibit the routine use of on-site generators powered by fossil fuels, petroleum products, or other combustible materials.
NEW YORK
On October 1, the New York City Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will discuss a bill requiring the commissioner of the Department of Transportation to annually determine the feasibility of installing electric vehicle charging equipment on lampposts in New York City. Based on this feasibility determination, this commissioner would be required to install the equipment on such lampposts.
VIRGINIA
On October 1, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation on the Data Center Phase 2 Zoning Text and Zoning Map Amendment Update Presentation. Per sources, staff are expected to recommend that the Board delay changes to its data center ordinance and keep the current rules in place through the end of the year. The pause follows months of debate over where and how large-scale data centers could be developed. Officials say the delay will allow more time to study concerns around growth, infrastructure, and community impacts before proposing new regulations.
GROUPS EVENTS
For more information on upcoming events, contact Taylor Beis.
There are no energy-related Groups events this week.
