States vs. FERC: The Power Grid Balancing Act - Cozzy Energy Solutions States are proactively addressing the challenges posed by rising power demands, according to former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Mark Christie. His comments come as the commission considers a proposed regulation that could potentially preempt state actions and introduce federal oversight of retail customer interconnections for the first time. Christie, currently a faculty member at

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Elbert County commissioners review draft solar and battery rules; seek NFPA guidance on fire risks, cisterns and setbacks At an April 9 work study, Elbert County commissioners reviewed draft regulations for large solar and battery storage projects, heard Lincoln County’s experience requiring water cisterns and third‑party reviews, discussed setbacks and fees, and agreed to convene fire‑safety experts before finalizing rules.

Elbert County is paving the way for safer solar and battery storage regulations, prioritizing fire safety and community protection in their upcoming rules.

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Maine just hit the brakes on new data centers, sparking a huge debate! We covered this groundbreaking 18-month moratorium...

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Senator from Callaway advances solar‑farm substitute, prompting property‑rights scrutiny Senate sponsor presented a substitute to create a statewide regulatory framework for industrial solar farms — removing county permitting, tying tax rates to land productivity and adding decommissioning and eminent‑domain protections — and laid the bill on the informal calendar after extended debate about tax mechanics and fairness.

A Missouri senator's new bill could reshape the landscape for industrial solar farms, balancing property rights with regulatory clarity—will it spark a showdown between developers and local communities?

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Committee reviews bill to regulate large data centers, setting 20 MW threshold and new water and contract rules The Natural Resources & Energy committee examined H727, the proposed 'Vermont Sustainable Data Centers Act,' which would apply to facilities able to use 20 megawatts or more, require PUC‑approved large‑load contracts, quarterly reporting of energy and water use, and a decommissioning model including bonds and data sanitation standards.

Vermont is set to regulate large data centers with a new bill that could reshape the state's energy and water usage landscape—are you ready for the changes?

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Central Wisconsin lawmakers debate data-center guardrails as residents warn of energy and water impacts At the legislative breakfast, lawmakers described bills to set guardrails on data-center energy and water use while local officials and IT veterans warned about the strain such facilities could place on municipal utilities and the limited local tax benefit.

Wisconsin lawmakers are divided over the future of data centers, weighing potential economic benefits against the heavy toll on local resources and utilities.

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Google’s Hidden Stake Clouds TeraWulf Power Plant Acquisition - Cozzy Energy Solutions Federal regulators are being urged to reject TeraWulf’s proposed acquisition of a power plant in Maryland due to the failure of the seller, GenOn, to disclose Google’s 14% ownership stake in the data center company. Public Citizen, NAACP, and Port Tobacco River Conservancy filed a motion to dismiss the application on April 1, 2026, arguing

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Kansas Corporation Commission authorizes intervention in FERC docket RP26-609 The Kansas Corporation Commission voted unanimously March 26 to authorize its DC counsel to seek intervention and file comments in FERC docket RP26-609 after staff warned the petition could harm Kansas ratepayers; intervention filings are due March 30.

The Kansas Corporation Commission is stepping up to protect ratepayers by intervening in a crucial FERC docket that could impact energy costs in the state.

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Sawyer County zoning committee sends revised solar ordinance to towns after legal review and edits County legal counsel presented a revised solar-energy ordinance with new battery storage (BESS) provisions; the committee agreed on edits for noise standards, emergency signage and decommissioning language and voted 3–2 to send the draft to town boards for review before a county hearing in April.

Sawyer County is one step closer to a groundbreaking solar energy ordinance that addresses battery storage, noise standards, and more—could this change the landscape of renewable energy in Wisconsin?

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Commissioners press Eversource on carrying-charge method: WACC, debt-only, or a prime-rate proxy? During cross-examination commissioners and staff challenged Eversource's use of its WACC to calculate carrying charges on deferred storm costs, asked for alternative columns (weighted cost of debt; prime-rate proxy) and for calculations tied to invoice-payment dates; the company agreed to late-file the alternate computations.

Commissioners are challenging Eversource's carrying-charge calculations, pushing for alternative methods that could significantly impact customer costs.

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AOGCC nominee Tom McKay vows firm enforcement on flaring, says commission jurisdiction ends at sales meter Tom McKay, nominated to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, told senators he supports strict enforcement against wasteful flaring and said the commission's jurisdiction ends at the sales meter; he also reported progress on Class VI well regulations and EPA primacy coordination for carbon sequestration rules.

Tom McKay, the new nominee for the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, is determined to tackle excessive flaring with strict enforcement measures and is making strides in carbon sequestration regulations.

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Illinois Data Center Debate Heats Up - Cozzy Energy Solutions Data Center Regulations Face Scrutiny in Illinois Across the United States, states are grappling with the challenge of balancing economic growth with growing concerns about the environmental and financial impact of data centers. Illinois is now at the forefront of this debate, with lawmakers considering significant new regulations. The proposed Power Act aims to address

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Data Center Power: Grid Rules Face a Reckoning - Cozzy Energy Solutions Power Grid Rules Face Overhaul Amid Data Center Boom The power market vital to U.S. data centers is undergoing significant regulatory changes, centered around PJM Interconnection, the grid operator serving a region from Illinois to Virginia. PJM is at the core of the ongoing global buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure, and the region currently hosts

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FERC’s March Meeting: Key Agendas and Updates - Cozzy Energy Solutions The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s monthly open meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2026. Summaries of the agenda items were released on March 12, 2026. Regarding Electric E-1, the Commission will consider an order related to consolidated complaint proceedings and a proposed methodology concerning the return on equity (ROE) for New England Transmission Owners (NETOs).

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Accomack supervisors approve ordinance to regulate battery storage, add safety, decommissioning and training requirements After extended discussion about fire risks, water supply and training for volunteer fire companies, the Accomack County Board of Supervisors voted to approve zoning amendments that place battery energy storage systems in the Industrial I district by conditional use permit and require setbacks, emergency-response plans and remediation financial assurances.

Accomack County has taken a bold step to ensure safety by regulating battery energy storage systems, mandating essential measures like emergency plans and financial assurances.

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FERC’s March Meeting: What’s on the Agenda - Cozzy Energy Solutions The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will hold an open meeting on March 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET, according to a recently released agenda. The meeting will address administrative matters, market updates, electric and gas industry issues, and several specific applications and complaints. Administrative matters to be reviewed include agency and customer concerns, as well

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FERC’s March Meeting: What’s on the Agenda? - Cozzy Energy Solutions The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is scheduled to hold an open meeting on March 19 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Summaries of the agenda items are based on publicly available information. The Commission reserves the right to remove items from the agenda. Administrative matters are addressed in agenda item A-1 (Docket No. AD26-1-000) regarding agency

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Republican caucus voices local-control concerns over bill limiting county authority for small modular reactors Caucus members questioned Senate Bill 14-18, which would restrict certain counties from regulating land use for construction and operation of small modular reactors (SMRs); Representative Blackman warned the bill undercuts local control and may prompt a floor no vote.

Senate Bill 14-18 is stirring up controversy as it threatens local control over land use for small modular nuclear reactors, prompting fierce debate among Arizona Republicans.

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Senate committee advances SB 886 to limit data‑center cost shifts; industry warns of operational risk SB 886 passed from the committee as amended after debate about tariffs, prefunding for clean generation, demand‑response obligations and a 25 MW threshold; supporters said the bill protects ratepayers, while data‑center industry and tech associations argued the CPUC should lead and warned the bill could chill investment.

California's Senate committee just passed a controversial bill aimed at holding data centers accountable for their energy impact, but industry leaders are raising alarms about potential operational risks.

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Committee advances rooftop solar consumer‑protection bill with industry and county backing SB 14-19, which imposes installation, inspection and disclosure requirements for residential rooftop solar and clarifies that utility‑scale projects are excluded, was amended and given a due‑pass recommendation after proponents said stakeholder input produced improved language.

A new bill is set to transform rooftop solar installation standards in Arizona, enhancing consumer protection and ensuring safer, more transparent practices for homeowners.

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Navigating Regulatory Licensing for Commercial Nuclear Fusion Reactors

NV5/Dade Moeller consultancy aids fusion firms navigate post-2023 NRC ruling, where state agencies now license reactors under radioactive material frameworks—covering tritium handling, neutron shielding, dose compliance, and public outreach.

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Germany's BESS regulation isn't too complex - it's too unstable.

The problem isn't the process. It's that it's still being designed while projects are live.

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Committee passes bill limiting county land‑use authority for small modular reactors The committee returned Senate Bill 1418 with a due‑pass recommendation. The bill would prevent counties with populations under 500,000 from regulating land use for small modular reactors (SMRs) co‑located with large industrial energy users and raises certain thresholds for state siting review; it passed 6‑3 with one member absent.

A new bill just passed that could reshape how Arizona counties regulate small modular nuclear reactors, potentially paving the way for more energy innovation!

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Yesterday in Brussels, CEER marked an important milestone: the 200th CEER General Assembly.

A moment to reflect on the progress made in strengthening Europe’s internal energy market and the work that still lies ahead.

Looking forward to the next 100 GAs. #EnergyRegulation

House resources committee hears Tom McKay on AOGCC nomination, questions flaring, carbon‑storage role Tom McKay, nominated for the public commissioner seat on the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, told the House Resources Committee on March 9 that the commission’s role is technical — to maximize recovery, prevent waste and protect correlative rights — and described ongoing reviews of operator flaring and recent carbon‑storage regulations; the committee forwarded his nomination with no public testimony.

Tom McKay's nomination for the AOGCC has sparked crucial discussions on safety, environmental impact, and operator accountability in Alaska's oil and gas industry.

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PUC recommends rulemaking and filing changes for nonwires alternative process; committee to consider statutory fixes The Public Utilities Commission presented a review of Maine'9s nonwires alternative process, recommending three targeted statutory changes and urging rulemaking to improve transparency, filings and procurement plans; the committee agreed to include the PUC'9s recommended language in an omnibus bill for debate.

Maine's Public Utilities Commission is pushing for vital changes to enhance transparency in the nonwires alternative process, sparking a debate that could reshape the future of energy management in the state.

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