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Department of Energy Allocates $42 Million for Constitution Pipeline Pre-Construction in Pennsylvania and New York

Department of Energy Allocates $42 Million for Constitution Pipeline Pre-Construction in Pennsylvania and New York

The Department of Energy is providing up to $42 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding for pre-construction and permitting activities related to the proposed 125-mile Constitution Pipeline. This pipeline is planned to run from Pennsylvania to New York and is managed by Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC. The allocated funds are intended to cover environmental reviews, assessments, engineering, and site preparation. Once the necessary permits are secured, the funding may also be utilized to support the deployment of complementary natural gas infrastructure. This initiative is part of a broader effort that references $1 billion appropriated under the Working Families Tax Cut for various energy projects. A detailed fact sheet regarding this funding was subsequently released on October 21.
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Analysts Discuss Federal Support and Challenges for U.S. Solar and Storage Industries Amidst Divided Government

Analysts Discuss Federal Support and Challenges for U.S. Solar and Storage Industries Amidst Divided Government

Industry analysts, including Mike Catanzaro of CGCN Group, John Gimigliano of KPMG, J.C. Sandberg of the American Clean Power Association, Whitney Stanco of Compass Point Research and Trading, and Tom West of Capitol Tax Partners, recently discussed the future of federal support for utility-scale and distributed clean energy projects on the Norton Rose Fulbright Currents podcast. They identified domestic manufacturing incentives under Section 45X as the most promising bipartisan opportunity for the solar and storage sectors. These tax credits, which apply to U.S.-made solar modules, cells, wafers, inverters, and battery components, are currently set to begin phasing out after 2029. The panel also noted that extending the July 4, 2026, construction-start deadline for utility-scale solar tax credits faces significant hurdles. While Senate and House Democratic leaders support such an extension, passing it before 2029 would likely necessitate concessions to White House priorities, such as permanent tax exempti...
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Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start on $178 Million Housing Development in Westchester County

Governor Hochul Announces Construction Start on $178 Million Housing Development in Westchester County

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the commencement of construction for North White Plains, a $178 million mixed-income, transit-oriented housing development in White Plains, New York. This project will create 296 new apartments across two six-story buildings, featuring retail space and a publicly accessible park. It marks the first development to utilize the Governor's Housing Acceleration Fund, an innovative program designed to expedite the construction of shovel-ready mixed-income housing projects statewide. The development includes a mix of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with five affordable homes reserved for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) and 25 for those earning up to 110% of AMI, while the remaining units will be market-rate. Financing for North White Plains includes $18 million from the Housing Acceleration Fund, $120 million from Merchants Capital, $10 million from The Community Preservation Corporation, and $30 million in equity from Basis Invest...
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New York Governor Hochul Enacts Legislation to Bolster Support for Veterans and Military Families

New York Governor Hochul Enacts Legislation to Bolster Support for Veterans and Military Families

On November 11, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signed six pieces of legislation aimed at enhancing support for New York's veterans, service members, and military families. This legislative package includes two bills sponsored by State Senator Christopher J. Ryan (SD-50) and Assemblymember William Magnarelli (AD-129). The first bill, S.8571A/A.9351A, simplifies the process for veterans with a 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to obtain license plates featuring the Universal Symbol of Access, allowing them to use their federal disability rating for qualification. The second bill, S.9806A/A.11233A, permits early renewal of vehicle registrations for armed forces members who will be on official military duty when their current registration expires. Senator Ryan emphasized the state's responsibility to provide support and flexibility to those who have served, while Assemblymember Magnarelli highlighted the importance of these laws in assisting service-disabled veterans and deployed...
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GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines

GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines

GE Vernova Validates Hydrogen Fuel Capability for LM2500XPRESS and LM6000 Gas Turbines
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CKPower Expands Solar Capacity to Support Thailand's Mass Transit System

CKPower Expands Solar Capacity to Support Thailand's Mass Transit System

CKPower Expands Solar Capacity to Support Thailand's Mass Transit System
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New York State Expands Financial Aid for Veterans and Military Families, Including Transferable Tuition Awards

New York State Expands Financial Aid for Veterans and Military Families, Including Transferable Tuition Awards

New York State, under Governor Kathy Hochul, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting veterans and military families by highlighting and expanding financial aid programs for higher education and career training. A key initiative is the Veterans Tuition Award (VTA), which provides college tuition for eligible veterans with at least four years of active-duty service and combat veterans pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or vocational training programs. Starting in the 2027-28 academic year, eligible veterans will be able to transfer their unused VTA benefits to a child under age 26, a spouse, or a financial dependent. This expansion aims to extend the value of military service to the next generation. In the 2024-25 academic year, over $1.5 million was awarded to 375 veterans through the VTA. Additionally, New York State offers other financial aid opportunities such as the Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship, Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans, ...
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Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut

Dispatch Energy Opens Bridgeport Fuel Cell Plant, Plans Three More in Connecticut
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Florida Power Light Commissions Largest Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County

Florida Power Light Commissions Largest Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has announced the commissioning of its Lansing Smith Battery Energy Storage System in Bay County. This new facility marks a significant milestone as it is now FPL's largest battery energy storage system by energy storage capacity. The standalone, grid-connected system is capable of supplying 400 megawatts (MW) of electricity for up to four hours, providing 1,600 megawatt-hours (MWh) of stored energy. This capacity is sufficient to power approximately 300,000 homes during a four-hour period. The project was developed on land that previously served as a coal storage area, transforming the site to support Florida's growing energy needs and enhance grid reliability across Northwest Florida. According to Tim Oliver, vice president of FPL development, this investment in cutting-edge battery storage technology strengthens reliability and increases resiliency.
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New Mexico Faces $4 Billion Challenge in Clean Energy Transition Due to Transmission Constraints

New Mexico Faces $4 Billion Challenge in Clean Energy Transition Due to Transmission Constraints

New Mexico's clean energy transition, mandated by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 2019 Energy Transition Act to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2050, is encountering a significant hurdle: the lack of adequate transmission infrastructure. Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) and other utilities are tasked with building new transmission lines to connect renewable energy projects, primarily wind farms located in rural areas, to major load centers like Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces. PNM's senior vice president of integrated planning and transmission development, Laurie Williams, stated that the utility currently lacks the capacity to bring additional wind resources from the eastern part of the state to customers. A recent decision by the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) hearing examiners approved agreements for PNM to purchase power from Pattern Energy’s proposed 800-megawatt Palomas Wind project, a $2 billion farm. However, the examiners also recommended allowing PNM to recover up to $654....
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Former New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari Dies at 83

Former New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari Dies at 83

Former New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari has passed away at the age of 83. Canestrari served in the Assembly from 1989 until his retirement in 2012, representing parts of the Capital Region. He held the position of Majority Leader in the Assembly from 2007 until his retirement. Prior to his tenure in the Assembly, Canestrari served as the mayor of Cohoes. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement acknowledging his service as a Vietnam-era veteran, his time as Mayor of Cohoes, and his role as Majority Leader, highlighting his dedication to his constituents, schools, local communities, and economic development in the Capital Region. Capital Region Rep. Paul Tonko (D - NY20) also released a statement, describing Canestrari as 'a titan who always fought on behalf of those he represented.' John McDonald, Canestrari's successor in the Assembly, remembered him as a 'great guy' and a 'hard-working public servant' who was a friend to everyone.
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New Research Indicates Distributed Energy Resources Could Save U.S. Over Half a Trillion Dollars in Energy Costs by 2050

New Research Indicates Distributed Energy Resources Could Save U.S. Over Half a Trillion Dollars in Energy Costs by 2050

New research conducted by The Brattle Group for The Pew Charitable Trusts reveals that widespread deployment of distributed energy resources (DERs) could save the U.S. power system $614 billion in costs through 2050. This significant saving is achievable if key policy and regulatory barriers are removed, allowing DER capacity to more than quadruple to 524 gigawatts (GW) by 2050. The study highlights that DERs, such as rooftop solar and battery storage, can make electricity more affordable by reducing the projected increase in average annual U.S. household electricity bills by half in inflation-adjusted dollars by 2035. Furthermore, expanding DER deployment could defer the need for costly traditional infrastructure, potentially saving $33 billion by avoiding overinvestment in new power plants for demand that may not fully materialize. The research also indicates that increased DER capacity could help avoid the need for approximately 70 GW of natural gas-fired power generation, equivalent to about 175 gas pl...