Video & Transcript Research : 'grid access'

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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Hearing and seeing none, the rules are. adopted. witness registration system accessible on the tablets
  • We understand that public engagement is important to you and we continue to increase public access to
  • You're always accessible and we appreciate your offices at work. with our office.
  • . grid.
  • Because record production is being accomplished with nowhere near record grid counts.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 01/27/2026

Energy And Telecommunications

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are not making an impact on our grid whatsoever, and we are losing prime farmland, not just throwaway
  • They are not making an impact on our grid whatsoever, and we are losing prime farmland, not just throw
  • that example to talk about how that's wrong, and the people doing it are foreign corporations, are accessing
  • Right now, you know, solar is actually the cheapest way to provide energy into the grid.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, chaired by Senator Kevin Parker, considered several Public Service Law bills and advanced each one to the Rules Committee after brief discussion and recorded no votes or without-recommendation votes on some measures. The bills included proposals to prohibit utilities from using ratepayer funds for certain activities (1012A), establish minimum standards for payment plans for eligible customers (1327), adjust residential fixed charges (1329), require the Public Service Commission to consider economic impacts when setting rates (1847), require utilities to adopt PSC-authorized equity ratios and returns on equity (1896), create the Rate-Hike Notice Act (5553C), suspend certain utility rate changes while allowing retroactive revenue recovery (5593), allow consideration of non-economic losses in penalty determinations (7165A), change the composition of the Public Service Commission (7328A), and let utilities retain revenues above authorized returns on equity (7693). Members asked questions about who would be affected by the bills, including whether fixed-charge reductions would apply to vacant units or vacation homes and whether economic-impact considerations could affect customers differently depending on where they live; the chair and sponsors generally explained the measures as territory-wide or applicable to all residential customers, with no occupancy or income-based circuit breaker in the text. The committee then heard testimony from Alexandra Fasulo, introduced as an entrepreneur and farmer in Schuylerville, about her concerns regarding the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) and utility-scale solar development on farmland and grasslands. She argued that solar developers were pressuring landowners, including older and lower-income property owners, into long-term leases, that ORES approves most projects despite local opposition, and that the process lacks transparency, with redacted documents and limited public access to information. She also criticized the siting of solar projects on productive farmland and said decommissioning rules could leave equipment buried in the soil. Committee members responded that the Legislature has already taken steps to protect high-quality soils, that ORES was created by statute and operates within the Public Service Department, and that DEC and ORES are supposed to work together rather than ORES superseding DEC. Several senators said they were sympathetic to concerns about farmland and community engagement, but also emphasized the need to expand renewable energy and balance that with land preservation. Members suggested that specific complaints about ORES transparency or solar siting could be addressed through future legislation or by inviting ORES and PSC officials back for further discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • She championed the Top 10% Plan, which significantly increased access to Texas' educational institutions
  • Grid stability is affected by directing the PUC to prioritize Texas energy fund grants and loans for
  • So it's important that we actually have meaningful capacity added to our grid. Any questions?
  • By streamlining the reporting process and making campaign finance... ...and more accessible.
  • Second, our law students and the legal system benefit when we fund access to justice.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 079 Apr 3rd, 2026

Colorado Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The federal picture on grid reliability is uncertain, and we have people who want to build their own
  • The federal picture on grid reliability is uncertain, and we have people who want to build their own
  • The federal picture on grid reliability is uncertain, and we have people who want to build their own
  • The federal picture on grid reliability is uncertain, and we have people who want to build their own
  • House Bill 1234 by Representatives Ryden and Soper and Senators Wallace and Fields, concerning access
Keywords: 981, all
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and received committee reports advancing several measures, including House Bills 1237, 1081, 1208, and Senate Bill 103. The chamber also adopted a motion to proceed out of order for moments of personal privilege, during which members welcomed students from Fort Lewis College, Colorado State University, and Adams State University, as well as Volunteers of America and Zonta International, and recognized Volunteers of America’s 130th anniversary. On third reading, the Senate passed House Bill 1120 on mobile home taxation and delinquent property tax collection after adopting a technical amendment, and passed House Bill 1007 on distributed energy resources after debate focused on safety, UL listing, utility coordination, and affordability. It also passed House Bill 1253 on disconnection of property from a statutory municipality and House Bill 1145 on water quality in mobile home parks, though the latter drew more opposition. House Bill 1044 on maternal health equity was amended to change language from a “statement of rights” to a required notice and to revise task force language, then passed after sponsors emphasized disparities in maternal mortality and provider training. The Senate then adopted the Committee of the Whole report, which placed House Bills 1186 and 1044 on the calendar for third reading and laid over Senate Bill 134 and House Bills 1071 and 1084 until April 6. The chamber also confirmed three governor’s appointments to the State Board of Parole: Katherine Rodriguez, Rodrigo Luévano, and Greg Size. The meeting ended with announcements, including committee meeting notices and a brief personal privilege about the Artemis 2 launch, followed by a recess until noon.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • researchers Isaac Orr and Mitch Rowling explained, quote, “This begs the question: if the American grid
  • So what you end up with is a very little net increase in reliable capacity on the grid because you're
  • doing all the... ...little net increase in reliable capacity on the grid because you're doing all these
  • SMRs can help maintain grid reliability as we transition to different forms of energy, ensuring that
  • We rely on that system to access the greater Phoenix region and also southern Arizona.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • In addition, we have 34 Supportive Services grantees providing case management, access to basic needs
  • the state helping victims and throughout the state helping victims and survivors<00:05:08.400> access
  • <00:05:09.160> Services<00:05:10.160> they<00:05:10.320> also survivors access
  • /c><00:05:21.479> to<00:05:21.680> basic<00:05:22.039> needs case management access
  • to basic needs case management access to basic needs and<00:05:22.960> in<00:05:23.120> some
Keywords: 1183, house
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • New homes that will be affordable, new homes that will be accessible.
  • NEW HOMES THAT WILL BE AFFORDABLE, NEW HOMES THAT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE.
  • Before we hand over permits, infrastructure, tax incentives, and access to our power grid, we have an
  • And before we hand over permits, infrastructure, tax incentives, and access to our power grid, we have
  • And before we hand over permits, infrastructure, tax incentives, and access to our power grid, we have
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games. The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually. The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • And then we therefore no longer have responsibility for the maintenance and the resiliency of the grid
  • <00:29:38.000> resiliency<00:29:38.559> of<00:29:38.720> the<00:29:38.960> grid
  • <00:29:39.679> Um and the the resiliency of the grid.
  • Um and the the resiliency of the grid.
  • So, we relinquish that burden of managing grid infrastructure.
Summary: The committee first handled routine business, including a roll call, approval of the prior meeting minutes, and a set of informational reports. Those reports covered University of Louisville research equipment purchases, a Kent County school district debt issue for elementary school renovations, the University of Kentucky’s planned use of construction management risk for a new engineering building, APA certification reports for underwriter and bond counsel selection committees, and a KCNA status report on infrastructure upgrades and purchases. The main presentation was an informational update from the Louisville Arena Authority. Board representatives said the arena was created to drive economic development and reported about $1.4 billion in economic impact from 2010 to 2013. They explained the authority’s financial structure, including arena operating revenues, TIF revenues, debt service, and a long-term capital plan for major repairs and replacements. Members questioned the low net revenue figures, the long timeline before TIF revenues are projected to exceed debt service, the size of capital expenditure spikes, and the University of Louisville revenue-sharing arrangement. The authority said the $2.42 million annual UL payment is fixed under a 2017 refinancing agreement, while other amounts vary with ticket sales and related revenues. They also said the COVID-era state and Metro funds, combined with authority cash, were used to prepay debt and reduce interest, lowering the debt service schedule. The committee then considered and approved a new capital project for a new HVAC system for the student wellness center pool area. The project, presented by university staff, was approved by the board and required committee action. The committee took a roll call vote, and the project passed unanimously. Finally, Janice Thomas of the state budget office presented two tourism, arts, and heritage cabinet grid resilience projects at Kincaid Lake State Resort Park and Kentucky Down Village State Resort Park. Each project costs $7,834,600 and is funded mostly by a federal grid resilience grant, with the remainder from state utility infrastructure replacement funds and energy policy funds. Staff explained that the projects will move park electrical service ownership and maintenance to regional utilities, allowing the state to exit the infrastructure-management role while continuing to pay utility bills through normal metering. The committee approved the action item by voice vote.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 5th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right also members beginning today the resolution suspension and recognition list may be accessed
  • Instructions for accessing the list were placed on your desk yesterday.
  • is referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce. 802 by Leo Wilson relating to the approval of beach access
  • HB 838 by Reynolds, relating to the interconnection of the air-caught power grid to grid systems.
  • Grids outside the air-caught power region refer to the Committee on State Affairs.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25 - Part 1

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the reliability of our grid, and also the affordability of our electrical grid.
  • , the reliability of our grid, and also the affordability of our electrical grid.
  • , the reliability of our grid, and also the affordability of our electrical grid.
  • , the reliability of our grid, and also the affordability of our electrical grid.
  • of our grid, and also the affordability of our electrical grid.
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (03/10/2025)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • concerning grid concerning grid modernization<01:12:28.960> and<01:12:29.719> utilities
  • You can put the energy into a battery and then put it on the grid later, from your battery.
  • prevent charging a battery from the grid prevent charging a battery from the grid and<04:39:12.639
  • The reliability of the grid. We always want it to be there.
  • legislature as far as the electric grid legislature as far as the electric grid is is is concerned
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 15th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Striking a balance and legislation where more data is accessible to assist in placements for clinical
  • One of them, we are doing a lot of research in microgrid and grid-related work.
  • In addition, comprehensive regional universities do not generally have access or limited access to endow
  • They give them access to substantial funding outside of this.
  • Lose access to this fund, but they would then be eligible for the tough or for the.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Natural Resources Committee Jun 22nd, 2026

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • FPH2 was established to revolutionize hydrogen accessibility and affordability.
  • FPH2 was established to revolutionize hydrogen accessibility and affordability by connecting renewable
  • The bill also addresses a persistent barrier in grant programs: accessibility.
  • The bill encourages better data centers that contribute to the grid and to their community.
  • The bill helps expand child care availability, improve accessibility, and support working families.
Keywords: 988, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • But the demand-side grid support, $75 million that was allocated there and then another $75 million,
  • But the demand side grid support, $75 million that was allocated there and then another $75 million.
  • Some interested applicants also reported issues like accessibility.
  • Some interested applicants also reported issues like accessibility.
  • To that end, we are making good progress, but have increasing concerns about grid resiliency.
Summary: The committee hearing focused heavily on CARB’s broad trailer bill request for regulatory fee authority. Finance and CARB argued the proposal would let CARB develop fees to recover reasonable costs for implementing and enforcing regulations, while the LAO recommended rejection because the authority was too broad, could apply to an entire division of code, and would delegate core legislative taxing/fee-setting power without enough guardrails. Members from both parties raised concerns about the breadth of the authority, accountability, affordability impacts, and whether the Legislature would be put in an up-or-down position after CARB had already developed regulations. CARB responded that fees would still go through a budget change proposal and legislative approval before collection, and cited existing examples such as transport refrigeration units and commercial harborcraft fees. The committee then reviewed CARB’s request for permanent resources to implement SB 905 on carbon capture, utilization, storage, and carbon dioxide removal. CARB said the Legislature had previously authorized limited-term positions and funding, but it had struggled to recruit and retain staff with specialized regulatory and technical expertise, and that the work had included pre-rulemaking contracts, technology review, and permit-related preparation. Members questioned the pace of work, the use of limited-term positions, and whether additional permitting authority would be needed. CARB said it hoped to begin rulemaking later in the year if permanent resources were approved. Members also discussed the cap-and-trade spending plan, noting lower-than-expected auction revenues but higher interest earnings, and the need to monitor the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and possible May Revision changes. The committee then heard overviews of the zero-emission vehicle package, the Community Air Protection Program, demand-side grid support, and e-bike incentives. CARB described ongoing investments in community-based transportation equity, drayage trucks, harbor craft, and other clean technology demonstrations, while members pressed on affordability, program duplication, and whether enough funding was being directed to incentive programs. No formal votes were taken during the portion provided, and the chair repeatedly indicated that the hearing was intended to surface concerns for later budget negotiations.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee Meeting Jun 23rd, 2026

Environment, Energy & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pennsylvania just released a grid package, their grid package of incentives with great rate protections
  • Energy onto the grid in three years.
  • And I understand the piece about the grid itself.
  • This is the quickest way to get energy on the grid.
  • They recently announced their grid package.
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on energy, public safety, and environmental cleanup. House Bill 455 would create a historic preservation license plate to raise funds and awareness for Delaware preservation efforts, and House Bill 471 would tighten rules and penalties for off-highway vehicles on shared private roads, with golf carts excluded. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 439, the Truth in E-Bike Marketing Act, would require clearer disclosures when selling electric mopeds and electric motorcycles so consumers understand classification, power, and licensing/insurance requirements. House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 407, related to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act and brownfields, would shift funding for brownfield cleanup from the original realty transfer tax approach to a dedicated share of the hazardous substance cleanup fund and raise civil penalties for fraudulent acts. The committee also approved the June 18, 2026 minutes once quorum was reached. Most of the meeting centered on House Substitute No. 1 for House Bill 233, as amended, a large-load/data center bill intended to protect ratepayers from costs tied to massive new electricity users. The sponsor and Public Advocate said PJM’s warnings about a coming reliability backstop auction made it urgent to establish a Delaware framework now, requiring large energy users to sign utility agreements, cover their share of transmission, distribution, and capacity costs, and comply with curtailment and other protections. Supporters from environmental groups and some labor and business voices said the bill was needed to prevent cost shifts to households and small businesses, while opponents argued it was being rushed, could deter investment, and might unintentionally affect other industries; several asked for more time and clearer definitions. No vote was taken in the portion provided. The committee also took up House Bill 470, which would authorize Delmarva Power, with PSC approval, to build and operate utility-owned battery storage and spread costs across the customer base. The sponsor and Delmarva said the bill would improve reliability quickly and help avoid outages, while the chair expressed concern that the state had not yet fully studied whether utility-owned or competitively procured storage is the best model, noting a recent SEU storage study and broader policy questions. Supporters said utility storage could be deployed faster and help with peak shaving, while others urged a competitive process; the transcript cuts off before any final action on HB 470.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Defining “gross annual retail energy sales.” 3/5/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • creating capacity on the grid. creating capacity on the grid.
  • So for grid sustainability throughout the rest of the grid?
  • So for maintain the rest of the uh grid?
  • /c><00:13:09.600> rest grid sustainability throughout the rest grid sustainability throughout
  • So like the maintenance and of the grid?
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House File 3296, as amended, was heard in committee and laid over. The bill would extend an existing exemption in Minnesota’s energy conservation/efficiency program calculations so that certain data centers, like crypto-based data mining operations, would not be counted in a utility’s gross annual retail sales if the new load increases the utility’s base load by 40% or more. Representative Gilman and testifier David Meyer of Glenco Light and Power argued the change is needed because large data loads can make the 1.5% annual savings target effectively unattainable for smaller municipal utilities, and they said the added revenue from the facility has helped lower rates for other customers. Ken Sulum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association supported the bill, describing it as narrowly drafted to address mid-sized data centers that do not fit other relief provisions but still create local utility problems. Sarah Wolf of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light opposed the exemption, arguing that energy efficiency remains important amid rising demand and grid stress from data centers, and that large users should continue contributing to efficiency efforts rather than being exempted. Members raised questions about whether the facility had a long-term contract, whether the customer was helping lower rates, and how much savings were being passed on to ratepayers. Meyer said the customer had a three-year agreement extended another three years, the infrastructure costs were borne by the customer, and the facility’s revenue has allowed Glenco to reduce rates by about half a cent per kilowatt hour through a $40,000 monthly buy-down of its power cost adjustment. Some members expressed concern that data centers should continue to improve efficiency over time, while others noted the bill’s focus on smaller utilities facing disproportionate impacts.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 11th, 2026

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • recognition that you have a utility that's going to be in the public right-of-way; it has to have access
  • The power generation can become a peaking plant and sell power back to the grid as needed.
  • Then there's going to be a need for a grid to get that water to the different communities.
  • We cut it in all sorts of ways so it's useful to whoever needs to access that information.
  • We've talked a little bit about power, but how's the power grid situation out there?
Summary: During the meeting, legislative members discussed the practice of municipalities diverting water and sewer revenues to their general funds, which impacts infrastructure maintenance and project delays. Vice Chair Sparks proposed limiting public testimony to two minutes, which was adopted without objection. The committee heard from various witnesses, including Perry Fowler from the Texas Water Infrastructure Network, who emphasized that utility revenues should primarily support water services and that transfers should be transparent and justified. He noted that many utilities face financial pressures that could hinder infrastructure projects. Larry French from the Texas Public Policy Foundation highlighted the significant financial impact of water loss and general fund transfers, estimating the annual loss at $1.5 billion. He argued that these transfers can create disincentives for municipalities to address water loss issues. Brian Butcher, Assistant City Manager of Sugar Land, defended the city's cost allocation model for general fund transfers, asserting that they are necessary for equitable service provision and operational efficiency. The committee also discussed the implications of rising construction costs and the need for better procurement processes to ensure effective use of taxpayer dollars. The second part of the meeting focused on the New World Screwworm and the state's preparedness to manage potential infestations. Dudley Hoskins from the USDA outlined the federal response efforts and the importance of collaboration with state agencies. He emphasized the need for ongoing surveillance and the production of sterile flies to combat the pest. Dr. Philip Kaufman from Texas A&M discussed the historical context of the screwworm and the challenges posed by its potential reintroduction, urging proactive management strategies among livestock producers. The committee acknowledged the need for increased resources and research to effectively address the threat of the screwworm.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/03/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • or the ability to request pilot access?
  • or the ability to request pilot access?
  • access?
  • They could be seen just as a battery, just as additional power, um, and grid resilience.
  • All the exports to the grid from net-meter customers aren't accounted for.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Science, Technology and Telecommunications Aug 25th, 2025

Science, Technology & Telecommunications Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • It just opens up accessibility in a way that nothing else ever has. So, yes, absolutely.
  • . accessibility.
  • That's going to impede eat the people that don't have access to it.
  • Additionally, if the grids are taken down, we explore how to restart them.
  • Or other types of DOE work that we do for the electrical power grids.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We are thrilled to spearhead this public-private partnership along with Grid Catalyst and the Minnesota
  • Next on our list of testifiers we have Nina Axelon, Grid Catalyst president and founder.
  • I'm Nina Axelon, I'm the president of Grid Catalyst. We're a Minnesota...
  • private partnership along with grid private partnership along with grid Catalyst<00:03:41.599>
  • Nina axelon um grid Catalyst president and<00:04:53.960> founder<00:04:54.600> welcome
Keywords: 1183, house