Latest North America - Policy & Regulation News
US unveils $8.2bn investment in rail
The Biden administration announced today $8.2 billion in new funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country
Michigan Gov signs clean energy plan for renewables by 2040
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed the state’s MI Healthy Climate Plan into law following its passage in early November by the House legislature
Nova Scotia moves to regulate offshore wind in joint waters
Nova Scotia will build a regulatory framework for offshore wind projects in jointly managed waters ahead of potential plans to have waters under solely provincial jurisdiction
NYISO postpones retirement of four peaker plants
The New York Independent System Operator has halted the May 2025 retirement of 4 peaker plants to keep New York City’s grid reliable
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BOEM approves sixth utility-scale offshore wind farm in US
Renewables North AmericaThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the 816GW Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project, owned by Equinor and BP
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GE Vernova signs battery storage agreement with ONE
Renewables North AmericaGE Vernova and Michigan-based energy storage company Our Next Energy have signed an agreement to collaborate on US-based solar and storage projects
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SFD signs $90m infra MoUs, Caribbean
Power North AmericaThe Saudi Fund for Development has signed 2 framework MoUs with the governments of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Kitts and Nevis to bolster infra and energy projects in the Caribbean
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DOE awards $444m in second round of CCS funding
Power North AmericaThe Department of Energy has provided $444 million to fund 16 carbon storage and management projects across the US
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Oceanic Wind regains 400MW BC offshore wind farm
Renewables North AmericaOceanic Wind Energy has renegotiated its agreements with green power developer Northland Power, taking back its 400MW Hecate Strait offshore wind project in British Columbia
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Allete issues RFP for 300MW Minnesota solar
Renewables North AmericaMinnesota Power, a utility division of Allete, has issued a Request for Proposals for up to 300MW of solar energy to come online by 2027
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TxDOT provides $36m for Port Houston upgrades
Transport North AmericaThe Texas Department of Transportation has given $36 million to Port Houston as a contribution to redevelopment work
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Ontario Infra Bank makes C$3bn debut
Transport North AmericaThe Canadian government has established Ontario Infrastructure Bank to expand infrastructure investments in the province with a proposed C$3 billion in public funding at launch
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MISO selects second transmission project in $10bn portfolio
Power North AmericaMISO has selected an Ameren subsidiary to lead the development of an $84 million transmission project during the board's second bidding process for Tranche 1 of its Long-Range Transmission Planning
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Equinor takes $300m hit on US offshore wind projects
Renewables North AmericaNorwegian energy giant Equinor has recorded a $300 million impairment on its US offshore wind projects after New York state rejected a request from wind developers to raise prices
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NY gov vetoes transmission bill for offshore wind
Renewables North AmericaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed an Equinor and BP-endorsed bill to build underground transmission lines from its offshore wind projects into the city of Long Beach
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Investigation called for Blackstone's NIPSCO stake
Oil & Gas North AmericaNonprofit consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether Blackstone Infrastructure Partner’s recently approved acquisition of a 19.9% equity stake in Northern Indiana Public Service Company vehicle, NIPSCO Holdings II, is legally sound
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NY governor vetoes transmission bill for offshore wind
Renewables North AmericaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed an Equinor and BP-endorsed bill to build underground transmission lines from its offshore wind projects into the city of Long Beach
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Invenergy's 5GW Grain Belt Express secures final state approval
Power North AmericaInvenergy's $7 billion transmission project, the Grain Belt Express, has received approval from the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC), the last step in securing state approval for project enhancements
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PennDOT seeks transportation P3
Transport North AmericaPennsylvania Department of Transportation has opened the door for unsolicited public-private partnership proposals for transportation projects