GETs statutes — nine-state cohort + analogs
Key Questions
What are the key GETs statutes in the nine-state cohort?
The cohort includes PA HB2223, PPL/PJM/PATER/PEDA/HB1834, focusing on grid-enhancing technologies (GETs). Pennsylvania pushes these amid utility profits, rate hikes, AI/data center demands, and PECO's $10B plans. It fast-tracks generation and storage via DEP RFI (June 5 deadline).
What did Washington state award through SB6355?
WA Commerce awarded $60.3M ($17M DOE match) for 95 projects across 32 counties, including BESS, microgrids, and solar. This supports clean energy and grid resilience under SB6355. It addresses data center growth and energy costs.
What grid projects are active in Massachusetts?
MA's Medway BESS project received $158M investment from Advantage Capital. It advances clean energy infrastructure. Eversource is pushing strategic clean energy opportunities.
What initiatives are in New Mexico and Texas for GETs?
New Mexico allocated $10M for grid projects. Texas involves Anterix for related enhancements. These join analogs in other states for resilience.
What is Illinois doing for community solar and grid hardening?
IL CRGA enables Ameren hardening and ComEd community solar flexibility up to 50MW via fast-track interconnection. Utilities, solar firms, and environmentalists collaborated on this breakthrough. It boosts grid reliability.
How is Consumers Energy enhancing Michigan's grid?
Consumers Energy is expanding proactive infrastructure inspections by 150% to secure Michigan's electric grid. This includes new technology for reliability. It aligns with regional GETs efforts.
What transmission projects involve AEP and FirstEnergy?
AEP/FirstEnergy/Ohio SPARK seeks incentives for a $1.1B jointly owned transmission entity. It targets PJM improvements amid utility lobbying for re-regulation. OR/PNW HVDC and others support regional analogs.
What challenges affect PA solar and broader efforts?
PA solar permitting receives an F grade, adding costs, alongside tariffs, FY27 cuts, and USDA MO issues. NextEra faces WV PSC pushback; MN Xcel advances VPP. Gov. Shapiro challenges rising electric costs.
PA HB2223/PPL/PJM/PATER/PEDA/HB1834; Gov Shapiro pushes utility profits/rate hikes amid AI/DC/PECO $10B; DEP RFI gen/storage PJM fast-track (June5 dl); WA SB6355/$60.3M Commerce awards ($17M DOE match, 95 projects incl BESS/microgrids/solar, 32 counties); OR/PNW HVDC; MA Medway BESS; NM $10M; TX Anterix; AEP/FirstEnergy/Ohio SPARK; IL CRGA/Ameren hardening/ComEd community solar flex 50MW; MI Consumers inspections/MN Xcel VPP. PA solar permitting F grade adds costs; tariffs/FY27/USDA MO; NextEra/WV PSC pushback.