The New York Power Authority stated today that it has received eleven (11) Notices of Intent to Bid into its RFP for offshore wind projects in Lakes Erie and Ontario. Formal proposals are due June 1. For more information, see my previous blog entry on NYPA’s plans.
Tradable RECs Now Count Toward California’s RPS
By Chad Marriott on
Posted in Biomass, Climate Change, Geothermal, Hydropower, Nuclear, Ocean/Wave Energy, Renewable, Solar, Transmission, Wind
On Thursday March 11, 2010, the California Public Utility Commission (the "CPUC") created a market for tradable renewable energy credits ("TRECs") in the state. That’s big news. In its 149-page decision, the CPUC stated that investor-owned utilities ("IOUs"), energy service providers, and community choice aggregators may now use TRECs to comply with California’s ambitious renewable portfolio standard ("RPS"). These entities are now permitted to purchase a portion of their RPS compliance from generation sources other than those they own (e.g., distributed solar generation facilities within the state and certain out-of-state facilities).
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Virginia Jumping in to Offshore Wind
By Katherine A. Roek on
Posted in Wind
In late February, the Associated Press reported that the Minerals Management Service received proposals from two Virginia companies for leases on the outer continental shelf to develop offshore wind farms. Apex Wind Energy Inc. is proposing to lease 116,000 acres for an undetermined number of wind turbines with the potential to generate up to 1,500…
Proposed Legislation to Limit ITC Grants for Renewable Projects
By Greg Jenner on
Proposed legislation in the Senate would greatly limit the effectiveness of the grant in lieu of tax credits for renewable energy projects under section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
The section 1603 grant currently applies to renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass, that are placed in service before…
Michigan GLOW Council Issues Legislative Recommendations for Offshore Wind
By Katherine A. Roek on
Posted in Wind
Michigan’s Great Lakes Wind Council (GLOW Council), an advisory body within the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth to examine issues and make recommendations related to offshore wind development in Michigan, has issued recommendations for a regulatory framework for offshore wind in Michigan’s Great Lakes. These recommendations follow the GLOW Council’s September 1, 2009 report (see previous…
186 More Species to be Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)
By William H. Holmes on
Posted in Wind
My colleagues Greg Corbin and Eric Martin report on an important development under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that may affect the siting and permitting of wind projects
Yesterday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the addition of 186 migratory birds to its list of species protected by the MBTA. Effective at the…
Register Now for Live Meeting/Teleconference: Perspectives on Current Issues Facing Midwest Wind Projects
By Katherine A. Roek on
Posted in Wind
ENERGY BAR ASSOCIATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY & DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Live Meeting/Teleconference
Midwest Wind Development: Perspectives on Current Issues Facing Regional Wind Projects
February 23, 2010
12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (Central Time)
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Pacific Time)
In this seminar, the expert panelists will discuss …
HB 3680 Passes Oregon House
By Nikki Dobay on
On February 10, 2010, the Oregon House passed HB 3680, which if enacted would substantially curtail the BETC for certain renewable energy projects. HB 3680 would impose an overall statewide cap, on the amount of potential tax credits that the Department of Energy could certify. The statewide cap would be $300 million for the 2009-11…
POSSIBLE RESTRUCTURING OF 1603 GRANTS
By Greg Jenner on
Congress is considering a complete rewrite of the 1603 grant program. Some of the changes being considered are very helpful while others would be extremely troubling. Please continue reading to get the full story …
Michigan Announces $1.3M in Grants for Offshore Wind Research
By Katherine A. Roek on
Posted in Wind
On February 8, 2010, the Michigan Public Service Commission issued an order approving $1.6 million in Michigan Energy Efficiency grants, $1.3 million of which will go to Grand Valley State University, Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center, in partnership with the University of Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute to conduct and/or perform studies to explore the feasibility…