Clean energy initiatives in the PJM region are facing significant delays due to an overwhelming backlog of interconnection requests, which threatens the eligibility of solar and energy storage projects for vital federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. As the approaching deadlines for IRA tax credit eligibility intensify pressure on the issue, a coalition of state clean energy officials, lawmakers, and PJM have come together to push for reforms aimed at accelerating the interconnection process, adopting a "portfolio approach" to streamline studies, and simplifying the interconnection process for smaller projects.

Local officials address conflicts between agricultural protection and renewable energy development.

County board expresses strong opposition to proposed solar project due to environmental risks.

Resident argues zoning will increase taxes and fees without sufficient benefit.

The FERC's Delay on ISO-NE Interconnection Reform Plan: Implications for Renewable Energy Development The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has delayed the implementation of its proposed reforms to the ISO-New England (ISO-NE) interconnection reform plan, which could have far-reaching consequences for renewable energy developers in the region. With a capacity auction that is just around

Solar development rules encourage non-arable land use, but arable land approvals are rising significantly.

Maryland faces energy challenges as aging power plants retire and imports increase amid demand growth.