The Pennsylvania General Assembly on April 23, 2025 introduced a suite of legislation to implement Governor Josh Shapiro’s six-part “Lightening Plan” to secure the commonwealth’s energy future. A key element of the Lightening Plan is establishing a new Reliable Electric Energy Siting and Electric Transition (RESET) Board to streamline energy infrastructure permitting. Pennsylvania is currently one of only a handful of states that does not have a central siting authority. Such authorities can ensure that large-scale energy generation projects are constructed to meet the surging electric demands of residents, businesses, and data centers.
Power & Pipes
FERC, CFTC, and State Energy Law Developments
In our final dispatch from the CERAWeek conference by S&P Global, Felipe Alice shared some insights and key takeaways from a luncheon and dialogue session featuring tech entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist Bill Gates.
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming a California utility was liable for blackouts that were allegedly caused by inadequate electric system maintenance.