Requires the CPUC to develop regulations, standards, and guidelines by December 1, 2020, to facilitate the commercialization of microgrids for customers of large electric utilities.
Nevada's AB 465 requires electric utilities to offer an expanded solar access program to residential customers and to certain non-residential customers who consume less than 10,000 kWh per month.
Authorizes the securitization of energy infrastructure, including coal plants, as a way to hasten their retirement and to bring additional funds to coal-dependent communities.
Virginia's HB 868 allows retail electric customers to purchase 100% renewable electricity from electric suppliers, including incumbent electric utilities that are not serving their service territory directly.
Amends the state RPS's definition of “Class I renewable energy" to include methane gas from a biomass, composting, anaerobic or aerobic digestion facility. Also requires large food waste generators to separate and recycle food waste.
Establishes a Statewide public plug-in electric vehicle charging system, rebates for EVs and EV chargers, and a state clean fleet requirement.
Maine's proposed LD 1894 (2020) would would require all school buses statewide to operate with electric power by 2040.