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Plugged In | July 2024
Plugged In | July 2024
July 8, 2024
E&E News
Bipartisan Nuclear Package Heads to Biden's Desk
The Senate passed the ADVANCE Act to strengthen nuclear energy by streamlining the permitting process, growing the nuclear workforce and supporting new technology development.
How Chevron's Fall Could Remake the Energy Sector
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron ruling could affect new FERC electric transmission orders or federal plans to limit power plant emissions.
Utility Dive
California Finalizes Plan to Meet Offshore Wind Goal of 25 GW by 2045
With the floating offshore wind industry in its infancy, California finalized its strategic plan for floating offshore wind development including permit streamlining and port infrastructure buildout.
Canary Media
Minnesota Takes Rare Step to Allow Power Lines Alongside Highways
With transmission development in high demand, Minnesota aims to speed up the process by opening highway rights-of-way for transmission co-location.
AP News
Massachusetts Senate Approves Bill to Expand Reliance on Renewable Energy
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to increase the adoption of renewable energy resources and expand infrastructure for electric vehicles.
The Hill
Biden Administration Announces Tax Breaks to Push Higher Pay for Green Energy Workers
The Treasury Department announced final rules that will make renewable energy sector employers eligible for increased tax credits if they provide a prevailing wage to workers.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania House Passes Bill that Would Allow the State to Use Federal Funds for Energy Development
The Pennsylvania House passed legislation permitting the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority to seize federal funds and initiate energy projects, allowing access to IRA and BIL funds.
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio House Oks Ratepayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Plan, Calls Nuclear Energy Green
The Ohio House passed a trio of bills that establish incentives for home energy efficiency, allow tax breaks for natural gas pipelines and define nuclear energy as green energy.
The Texas Tribune
Texas Electricity Demand Could Nearly Double in Six Years, Grid Operator Predicts
Texas expects to face higher energy demand due to a rising population and increased interconnection requests from large users like data centers.