Requires that pipeline operators repair Grade 3 leaks within 24 months.
Requires Grade 3 leaks to be repaired within 30 months.
Requires above-ground, Grade 3 leaks be repaired within 90 days.
Requires that pipeline operators repair underground, Grade 3 leaks from transmission pipelines within 12 months.
Analyzes the current state and federal regulations with respect to leak detection, repair, and reporting. It recommends changes to those regulations designed to encourage improved leak management.
California established a $40 million monetary incentive program under which certain renewable gas producers can recover a portion of their interconnection costs from gas utilities.
Lists recommendations including that states name a lead agency for pipeline siting reviews with the power to set processing schedules and coordinate environmental reviews.
A bill to prevent the state Public Utility Commission from approving a power purchase agreement if the agreement prohibits the sale of renewable energy to third parties.
New York exempts property containing a solar, wind, or farm waste energy system approved by NYSERDA from taxation for 15 years.
Surveys the biogas production potential in Oregon and recommends production incentives and bridge loan programs to help realize these gains.