This update features policy, regulatory, legislative, and regional developments in Connecticut and New England. The policy updates are compiled by the CPES New Energy Professionals Team. If you are interested in learning more about the New Energy Professionals, the Policy Committee, or if you have ideas for future policy updates, we would welcome your input and feedback. Please send comments to Kathryn Dube, CPES Executive Director, via email: kdube@ctpower.org.
In this Update:
- DEEP Releases Offshore Wind RFP
- The Day: Connecticut tips continental U.S. in electricity prices: what gives?
- The Day: Orsted, Eversource confident in offshore wind as competitor faces delay in Massachusetts
- CT Post: Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project
- New ISO-NE Online Curriculum: ISO 101
CONNECTICUT
DEEP Releases Offshore Wind RFP
Read the DEEP press release and request for proposal (RFP).
The Day: “Connecticut tips continental U.S. in electricity prices: what gives?”
The Day: “Orsted, Eversource confident in offshore wind as competitor faces delay in Massachusetts”
CT Post: Feds delay environmental statement for offshore wind project
INDUSTRY
New ISO-NE Online Curriculum: ISO 101
ISO’s Customer Training released an updated ISO 101 Online curriculum consisting of four self-paced training modules: The Power System and ISO New England, System Operations, New England Energy Markets, and System Planning. These trainings introduce the New England power grid, wholesale electricity markets, and the three primary responsibilities of ISO New England.
Keri Enright-Kato of DEEP discussed Connecticut’s efforts to combat climate change and reviewed the state’s GHG reduction goals found in the Global Warming Solution Act. Adopted by the General Assembly in 2008, the Global Warming Solutions Act sets forth the following GHG emission reduction requirements: (1) reduce GHG emissions to 10% below 1990 levels by January 2020; and (2) reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 2001 levels by January 2050. Enright-Kato reviewed the two accounting methods for measuring GHG emissions, including the generation-based approach and the consumption-based approach. The generation-based approach measures emissions from electric generating facilities in Connecticut while the consumption-based approach measures GHG emissions based on Connecticut’s share of electricity consumption in the region. Enright-Kato stated that transformational change would be needed to meet the state’s long-term GHG reduction goals and highlighted the work of the 
Tracy Gionfriddo of Eversource discussed her company’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions across the New England region. Compared to its peers, Gionfriddo explained, Eversource has a small carbon footprint as an electric and gas delivery company. For that reason, Gionfriddo noted, Eversource began looking for ways to facilitate the reduction of GHG emissions beyond its own company footprint. Gionfriddo stated that Eversource has focused on programs that reduce the region’s carbon intensity, including energy-efficiency programs and renewable energy programs. Gionfriddo also mentioned Eversource’s efforts to bring additional supplies of carbon-free hydropower down from Eastern Canada to New England load centers through electric transmission infrastructure. 
Kevin Hennessy of Dominion discussed the role of nuclear power in achieving the state’s and region’s GHG reduction goals. Dominion owns Millstone Nuclear Power Station, located in Waterford, Connecticut, one of three remaining nuclear facilities in New England. The other two facilities are Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Seabrook Nuclear Power Station, located in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Pilgrim Station has decided to retire its unit as of