Modernization requirements in Massachusetts and a significant decision by the California Energy Commission topped the charts for Utility Dive readers this week, and both events have implications for the future of electricity in those states. The first story means that the East Coast state will move closer to getting a course charted for its smart grid investments, while BrightSource and Abengoa will get a little more time to prepare arguments on behalf of their 500-MW solar project.
Find out more about those and the other most popular reads of the week at the links below:
- Massachusetts mandates grid modernization: Massachusetts allows innovative cost recovery for smart grid investments.
- U.S. production tax credit for renewables expires: The chance for quickly extending the federal production tax credit for renewables is dim.
- Solar developers gain time for California project: California Energy Commission staff want CEC to reject the 500-MW project.
- Law judge recommends solar deal over natural gas in Minnesota: Next, the Minnesota PUC will vote on the recommendation for the 100-MW solar project to serve Xcel Energy.
- AEP Ohio spins off power plants into unregulated genco: Depending on developments in the wholesale market, AEP may sell the plants.
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