NM: Utility wants RPS waiver, proposes ending REC programs

El Paso Electric has filed its 2016 Renewable Energy Plan, which covers the utility’s procurement to meet New Mexico’s RPS for the years 2017-2018. EPE’s… read more »

El Paso Electric has filed its 2016 Renewable Energy Plan, which covers the utility’s procurement to meet New Mexico’s RPS for the years 2017-2018. EPE’s… read more »

Oklahoma regulators denied approval of OG&E’s proposed DG tariffs, instead deciding to examine OG&E’s proposed updated DG tariffs in its ongoing rate case. In its… read more »

State RPS policies have long served as major drivers of state and regional renewables markets. And they remain a hot-button issue in many state legislatures.… read more »

The Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigatory docket to address battery storage technologies. It has scheduled a workshop on May 19 to discuss comments… read more »

Arizona has enacted legislation expanding the state’s disclosure requirements for solar contractors and 3rd-party system owners. Among other things, SB 1417: Eliminates the 1-kW minimum… read more »

National Grid formally launched its 2016 Renewable Energy Growth Program on April 1. There is a separate solicitation and enrollment process rules for PV projects… read more »

The Public Service Commission has revived its long-dormant grid modernization proceeding, scheduling a workshop on April 28. The workshop will focus on “the legal and… read more »

Idaho has enacted legislation exempting commercial solar PV generators from property taxation and amending current property tax exemptions for wind and geothermal power producers. Property… read more »
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an RFP for renewable and energy storage resources. Specifically, the DEEP is soliciting proposals for the… read more »

A bill to improve Maryland’s interconnection policy has passed both houses of the state’s legislature. HB 440 would require that the interconnecting utility approve a… read more »