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:
- ISO Published Latest Edition of Wholesale Markets Project Plan
- ISO New England Launches Updated App for Smart Devices
- Recent Dockets Established by PURA
- Hartford Business Journal Publishes “Malloy Inks Climate Change, Renewable Energy Bills”‘
REGIONAL/INDUSTRY
ISO PUBLISHED LATEST EDITION OF WHOLESALE MARKETS PROJECT PLAN
ISO’s recently released 2018 Wholesale Markets Project Plan describes the current status of market initiatives and is updated biannually in the summer and winter. The report allows readers to follow the progress of market projects cited in the Annual Work Plan, as well as additional wholesale market initiatives.
CONNECTICUT
On June 21, 2018, the Hartford Business Journal published “Malloy inks climate change, renewable energy bills”
On June 21, 2018, PURA established Docket No. 16-06-04RE02: Application of the United Illuminating Company to Increase Its Rates and Charges – Residential Customer Charge.
On June 25, 2018, PURA established Docket No. 18-06-15: PURA Review of the Implementation Requirements of Section 7 of Public Act 18-50 Section 7 of Public Act 18-50, An Act Concerning Connecticut’s Energy Future, requires PURA to initiate several proceedings and to take additional actions related to the LREC/ZREC program, net metering, and clean energy procurement.