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COVID-19 is impacting industries across the globe and clean energy is no exception. As the pandemic continues to influence economic relief efforts at both the state and federal level, states are beginning to offer specific forms of relief through their incentive programs.<\/p>\n

Additionally, electric distribution companies in each state have declared COVID-19 a force majeure event, allowing extensions to interconnection milestones and in some cases payment schedules. Below are summaries of the specific relief efforts being offered by some states, and more details regarding electric distribution companies\u2019 declaration of a force majeure event. If you have questions on any of these or other states\u2019 clean energy programs please contact your Sherin and Lodgen attorney for more information.<\/p>\n

Massachusetts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (\u201cDOER\u201d) filed emergency regulations with the Secretary of State following its regulatory 400MW review of the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (\u201cSMART\u201d) Program on April 14, 2020. Among the regulations is a blanket extension of six months to all Solar Tariff Generation Units, including any projects that submit their applications before July 1, 2020, due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. More details are provided in the DOER\u2019s Statement of Qualification Guideline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has also developed a webpage with information and resources specific to COVID-19. The website includes information on the impacts of the electric distribution companies\u2019 respective declarations of COVID-19 as a force majeure event.<\/p>\n

New York<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The New York State Energy and Environment agencies wrote a letter to the clean energy industry on April 1, 2020, expressing support for the clean energy industry, particularly as construction has been impacted by COVID-19. The agencies announced in the letter that they are seeking input from clean energy industry stakeholders so that the agencies and the industry can work together to form creative solutions. The letter is found on NYSERDA\u2019s COVID-19 page.<\/p>\n

Connecticut<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Connecticut, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (\u201cDEEP\u201d) is coordinating with governmental offices and stakeholders to offer webinars for clean energy contractors with information about available state and federal aid. Please check in with CT DEEP to find out more information on these offerings.<\/p>\n

Maine<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Governor\u2019s Energy Office (GEO) released a statement that the GEO is working with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and clean energy stakeholders to answer questions and concerns that are related to COVID-19. Stakeholders that have questions and concerns should contact the GEO for further information.<\/p>\n

Electric Distribution Companies\u2019 Force Majeure Declaration<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Several electric distribution companies have notified state\u2019s public utilities commissions that COVID-19 is a force majeure event. By declaring a force majeure event, the electric distribution companies have allowed extensions to project milestone dates and in some cases interconnection payments. Electric distribution companies that have not formally declared COVID-19 a force majeure event have waived late fees and extended payment timelines. Individual projects should check in with the electric distribution company specific to the project to confirm how theirs may be impacted.<\/p>\n

We continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our clients\u2019 respective industries and advise accordingly. Click here for a full list of Sherin and Lodgen\u2019s Client Alerts.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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