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Implementing the recommendations put forth by the Massachusetts Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting is key to helping the Commonwealth realize its clean energy goals. As both Catherine Finneran and William Hinkle note, Eversource Energy's enhanced approach for meaningful community engagement leads to fewer conflicts and a quicker process to meet growing energy needs for all our customers, especially in environmental justice communities. #sitingreform #cleanenergyfuture #environmentaljustice https://lnkd.in/eDcyS-z3

This outstanding article is exactly why, as a devout environmentalist, I am so interested in municipal and regional land use planning. "At least 15% of counties in the U.S. have effectively halted new utility-scale wind, solar, or both, USA TODAY found. These limits come through outright bans, moratoriums, construction impediments and other conditions that make green energy difficult to build." We need to develop smart, well-rounded policies that promote large scale green energy - or at the bare minimum, allow it. The article cites a variety of reasons for the limitations, including NIMBYism, disinformation, and environmental trade-offs. There are worthy conversations to be had here, but they should not result in outright bans (nor burdensome requirements that function like bans). As an environmental planner in Connecticut, I will do everything in my power to make this beautiful state clean and green. https://lnkd.in/e9HniAMC #usatoday #environmentaljustice #greenenergy #connecticut

“Governor Gavin Newsom plans to slash funding for batteries and utility customers to help with grid emergencies — but money for fossil fuel generators keeps flowing. Now, as California and the U.S. West face forecasts of a hotter-than-average summer … two of the only state-funded programs that don’t rely on fossil fuels to combat those grid emergencies are under threat.” Why? We know that these programs “could enable $550 million per year in consumer savings in California…and that VPPs are the ‘lowest cost way’ for utilities and regulators to handle load growth and lower rates for everyone.” Meanwhile, “Another $1.3 billion in funding has been promised to companies that own and operate aging fossil-gas-fired ‘peaker’ power plants in Southern California that were slated to be closed in 2020 under environmental regulations. Those plants are a particularly egregious target for state funding, environmental advocates said, given that they burden surrounding communities with harmful air pollution, and have been unprofitable to operate absent state subsidies.” https://lnkd.in/gBi3u7sX

California rulemaking requires health and environment assessment in energy policy decisions The California Energy Center must now assess costs and benefits related to health and environmental externalities of energy generation and transmission.

NIMBYism and Transmission buildout are often under-appreciated inhibitors to the energy transition. It's critical to collaborate with, and benefit, local communities to continue renewable buildout. However, I believe the permitting hurdles may be too great to fully reach renewable penetration potential. For that reason, I strongly believe innovations such as SMRs (especially designs light on-site development) and point source CCS will play bigger parts in the broader decarbonization path.

??Thank you @CAGovernor for your leadership in signing @SenDaveMin’s #SB1221 into law. Neighborhood-scale decarbonization will: ??stabilize household energy bills ??expand access to cooling ??clean the air ??cut emissions https://lnkd.in/gdaT6qip

As CCSA's Midwest Regional Director Carlo Cavallaro writes for Bridge Michigan, #CommunitySolar is key to advancing #Michigan's clean energy goals. On the heels of unprecedented opportunities from the #IRA and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s #SolarForAll funding, we urge the state legislature and Governor Whitmer to pass legislation that would make this a reality. Read the full piece below. ?? https://lnkd.in/egqVm8AU

The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are historic investments in climate action, but what does that really mean? Embracing these investments means we can lower our home energy costs, upgrade our aging utility infrastructure, and ensure our communities are resilient to the impacts of climate change. Moreover, putting these funds to work across Ohio will support good-paying jobs while improving air and water quality. Imagine with us what our future could look like as we put these investments to work ?? https://lnkd.in/eAzRii_C

On July 22nd, the North Carolina Utilities Commission will hold a critical hearing to determine the fate of Duke Energy Corporation's proposed #CarbonPlan. In an Op-Ed for Energy News Network, I explain why the current plan is harmful for both #ratepayers and our #environment, and offer some recommendations for improving it. #utilities #energytransition #cleanenergy #accountability Environmental Defense Fund