legislation
Renewable Energy
New York proposes legislation to speed up clean energy project approval
New York governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a 30-day budget amendment that he says will “dramatically” speed up the issuing of permits for and construction of large-scale renewable energy projects in the state.
Policy & Regulation
Virginia passes Clean Economy Act – sets renewables, storage targets
The Virginia state legislature narrowly passed the Virginia Clean Economy Act, passing into law a requirement that all energy produced in the state be renewable by 2050.
Policy & Regulation
US President to speed development of environmentally-harmful infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to make changes to the country’s National Environmental Policy Act
Renewable Energy
Virginia introduces Clean Energy Choice Act
US Senator for the state of Virginia Jeremy McPike and Delegate Mike Mullin have introduced the Clean Energy Choice Act, which will ensure that competitive suppliers continue to deliver renewable power to customers with strict oversight by the State Corporation Commission (SCC).
Policy & Regulation
Wildfire liabilities push PG&E towards bankruptcy filing
PG&E will file its business for bankruptcy protection as it faces billions of dollars in liabilities related to fatal wildfires.
Policy & Regulation
California drops wildfire utility protection plan
California lawmakers have decided to abandon a proposal by Gov. Jerry Brown to shield electrical utilities from some financial liability for wildfires.
There’s not enough...
Policy & Regulation
Gov. Brown’s proposal to ease wildfire liability labelled insufficient
Pacific Gas & Electric has reported a nearly $1 billion loss for Q2 of 2018 due to clean-up, repair and legal costs related to Northern California wildfires
Policy & Regulation
GDPR: 5 Strategic checkpoints for your business
As the compliance date of 25 May 2018 draws near, it's vital to consider whether or not your business needs to align with the...
