Nation’s largest power grid moves to clear logjam of energy projects

Nation’s largest power grid moves to clear logjam of energy projects

If the solar projects held up in the logjam are not cleared, that jeopardizes New Jersey’s own efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.

Nine northeastern US states launch alliance to speed clean energy transmission and bypass grid operator delays

A coalition of nine states in the US Northeast has announced a new strategy to jointly govern and plan interstate electric grid expansion, aiming to break through regional gridlock and accelerate clean energy development.Aman Azhar reports for Inside Climate News.In short:The states — Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont — unveiled the Strategic Action Plan on Interregional Transmi…

Major companies call on state policymakers to prioritize transmission reform, expansion

With American electricity demand soaring and businesses and consumers struggling with high utility rates, more than 15 major companies today called on state governments across the country to take action to improve and expand the nation’s aging transmission infrastructure to deliver affordable, reliable power across their economies.  Akamai Technologies, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Aspen One, Bekaert, CommonSpirit Health, DSM, Eileen Fisher, Grove C…