CLIMATE: Homes across New England are likely overvalued by over $10 billion because of unfactored flood risk, according to a new study, which notes that while Connecticut and Rhode Island require flood disclosures, the rules are inadequate. (Boston.com)
ALSO: As Massachusetts’ first climate chief doesn’t face the same legislative hurdles that federal officials face, she could become an influential figure able to bring climate discussions to unlikely state agencies. (Washington Post)
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UTILITIES: Pro-public utility advocates in Maine ask the state legislature to prevent their utility takeover referendum from being implemented unless rates are reduced by at least 10%, raising eyebrows among lawmakers. (Bangor Daily News)
OFFSHORE WIND: TotalEnergies and Rise Light & Power intend to develop two new offshore wind port facilities in New York Harbor, plans they say will bring $400 million worth of economic activity to the state. (news release)
OIL & GAS:
• A New York county approves a motion urging state officials to support natural gas instead of banning new hook-ups, claiming electrification will be “devastating” to rural people, low income residents and the Amish community. (Observer Today)
• The council of Beacon, New York, looks into requiring new construction and major renovation projects to use only electric utilities. (News 12)
• Calls to increase pipeline capacity in New England continue as a barge delivers a new load of liquefied natural gas to Boston to support the region. (NBC 5)
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SOLAR:
• A developer wants to site a 5 MW solar array on closed parts of a landfill in Niagara County, New York. (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
• In Vermont, work is underway to bring a 3.3 MW solar project online this fall with the help of a state solar incentive program. (news release)
• Corinth, Maine, joins the array of towns considering a new solar moratorium so local officials can develop rules around such projects, scheduling a town vote for later this month. (Bangor Daily News)
• Boscawen, New Hampshire, may become the first town in the state to end an ordinance preventing rooftop solar infrastructure from being factored into property taxes, a long-standing installation incentive. (Concord Monitor)
AFFORDABILITY: Philadelphia Gas Works customers tell state regulators not to let the utility “normalize” bills in order to account for fluctuating weather. (WHYY)
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