Topic
Clean Energy Standard
13 published works
Renewable Energy Post
New York State Seeks Proposals for Large-Scale Renewable Projects
By David P. Flynn, Luke Donigan
New York State (“NYS” or “State”) is launching a second round of request for proposals (“RFPs”) for large-scale renewable projects. According to NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (“NYSERDA”), the…
Renewable Energy Post
Need a Break from Excessive Zero Emissions Compliance Payment Obligations? You Have Options.
New York Public Service Commission Creates Opportunity for Relief from Expensive “Zero Emissions Compliance” Payments in Cases of Substantial Hardship New York’s Clean Energy Standard (“CES”) requires, among other things,…
Washington Energy Report
Federal District Court Dismisses Challenges to New York ZEC Program
By Adrienne Thompson, Christopher Zentz
On July 25, 2017, two weeks after an Illinois federal judge issued a similar ruling, the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York (“District Court”) issued an…
Renewable Energy Post
New York PSC Modifies Clean Energy Standard Order
On December 15, 2016, the New York Public Service Commission (“Commission” or “PSC”) issued an Order on Petitions for Rehearing (“Rehearing Order”) which modifies certain aspects of the Clean Energy…
Renewable Energy Post
New York Public Service Commission Clarifies REC and ZEC Obligations
LSE Obligation Deadlines Approaching In August 2016, the Public Service Commission (“Commission”) issued the Clean Energy Standard Order to set the framework for accomplishing two goals: achieving 50 percent renewable…
Energy Business Law
New York’s New Renewable Energy Standard
Last week’s article discussed New York’s Zero-Emissions Credit (ZEC) for nuclear power. The ZEC is one component of New York’s Clean Energy Standard (CES). The other major component of the…
Energy Business Law
NY Creates New Emissions Credit for Nuclear Plants
The New York Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Clean Energy Standard (CES), adopted in August, includes a new emissions credit—the ZEC. The ZEC, or zero-emissions credit, is the first emissions credit…
Environmental Law Post
New York’s Clean Energy Standard and its Impact on the State’s Energy Portfolio
The New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) recently issued an order that will shape New York’s energy portfolio for years to come. The Clean Energy Standard (“CES”), issued and…
Renewable Energy Post
New York’s Clean Energy Standard and its Impact on the State’s Energy Portfolio
The New York State Public Service Commission (“PSC”) recently issued an order that will shape New York’s energy portfolio for years to come. The Clean Energy Standard (“CES”), issued and…
Renewable Energy Post
Cuomo’s 2016 State of State Address Sets Stage for Banner Year in Clean Energy Sector
This week New York Governor Andrew Cuomo released a number of policy proposals aimed at New York’s clean energy sector in conjunction with his annual State of the State address.…