ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) issued its first Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on clean energy initiatives, including those that will serve historically
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority will distribute funding for green energy and other climate-friendly projects. The first projects from the $45 million pool could be funded early this summer.
The New York HEAT Act is again making its way through the state Legislature. The bill aims to phase out gas-line extension allowances and gives the Public Service Commission authority to keep utility companies in line with the state s climate laws. In previous years, the bill has gotten far, clearing the Senate chamber in 2023. .
The California Public Utilities Commission rejected Southern California Edison s plan to help families trade in their gas appliances for electric, drawing criticism from environmental groups. The commission argued the $200 million, four-year plan would have raised rates too much in the short term. Nihal Shrinath, associate attorney for the Sierra Club, said the rebates would have taken between 25% and 75% off the cost of an electric heat pump or combination heat pump/water heater. .
Residents and advocacy groups will rally in Charleston this Saturday to protect net-metering for solar customers. Two of West Virginia s major utilities, Mon Power and Potomac Edison, are petitioning the state s Public Service Commission to reduce the credit that solar panel owners get for producing power. The Commission holds a virtual hearing for public comments on the issue on Monday, Jan. .