Energy Storage
D.C. Circuit Affirms FERC’s Definition of “Power Production Capacity” in Broadview SolarNew Legislation Authorizes Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council to Certify Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems but Stops Short of Including Clear Land Use Approval PathwayD.C. Circuit Affirms FERC's Broadview Order Confirming that Qualifying Facilities May Install Greater than 80 MW of Nameplate Generating Capacity
Environmental
U.S. Department of Interior Directs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Audit Eagle Permitting Program, Signals Potential for Increased Enforcement for Wind Energy ProjectsU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Propose to Rescind the Regulatory Definition of “Harm” Under Endangered Species ActU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Final Rule Affecting Take Permits Under the Endangered Species Act
Legal
U.S. Department of Interior Directs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Audit Eagle Permitting Program, Signals Potential for Increased Enforcement for Wind Energy ProjectsOregon EFSC Proposes Rule Changes to Energy Facility Site Certificate Amendment ProcessU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Propose to Rescind the Regulatory Definition of “Harm” Under Endangered Species Act
Minnesota
Minnesota Community Solar Garden Updates – New Program To Begin Accepting ApplicationsMinnesota Court of Appeals Handles Supreme Court Remand by Deferring to MPUC’s Findings on Gas Plant NeedMEPA Review Not Required as Part of Wisconsin Gas Plant Affiliated-Interest Agreements, Says Minnesota Supreme Court
Oregon
New Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern OregonOregon EFSC Proposes Rule Changes to Energy Facility Site Certificate Amendment ProcessOregon Energy Facility Siting Council Finalizes Rulemaking to Clarify Contested Case Procedures for Energy Projects
Renewable
D.C. Circuit Affirms FERC’s Definition of “Power Production Capacity” in Broadview SolarKlickitat County, Washington Proposes New Ordinance Severely Restricting Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) DevelopmentNew Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern Oregon
Siting
U.S. Department of Interior Directs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Audit Eagle Permitting Program, Signals Potential for Increased Enforcement for Wind Energy ProjectsOregon EFSC Proposes Rule Changes to Energy Facility Site Certificate Amendment ProcessU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Propose to Rescind the Regulatory Definition of “Harm” Under Endangered Species Act
Solar
D.C. Circuit Affirms FERC’s Definition of “Power Production Capacity” in Broadview SolarKlickitat County, Washington Proposes New Ordinance Severely Restricting Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) DevelopmentNew Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern Oregon
States
CAISO Proposes Key Refinements to Interconnection Processes Ahead of Cluster 16California Legislature Approves Pathways Bill Moving Western Regionalization ForwardNew Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission Rules Create New Local Permitting Pathways for Mid-Sized Solar Development in Eastern Oregon
Sustainable Development
The Western States’ Plan for EV Charging Infrastructure - Lessons Learned and Things to WatchSprint to the Finish! Fast Work at the Conclusion of the 2015 Minnesota Legislative Session Results in Few but Significant Energy Policy ChangesCalifornia Air Resources Board Issues Draft Update to AB 32 Scoping Plan
Transmission
CAISO Proposes Key Refinements to Interconnection Processes Ahead of Cluster 16PJM Files Reliability Resource Initiative at FERC Requesting Expansion of Transition Cycle #2 for Reliability ResourcesFederal Energy Regulatory Commission Issues Long-Awaited Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation Final Rule
Wind
U.S. Department of Interior Directs U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Audit Eagle Permitting Program, Signals Potential for Increased Enforcement for Wind Energy ProjectsNew Department of Interior Review May Heighten Scrutiny and Lengthen Permitting Timelines for Some Wind and Solar ProjectsU.S Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes to List the Monarch Butterfly as Threatened, Seeks Comments on Developing a Final Rule