In the Second Circuit, New York responded that in fact FERC’s June 2018 order supported New York’s position that zero-emission credits (ZECs) were valid exercises of state authority. The function of FERC’s order, New York said, was to determine “how ZECS will affect auction prices by deciding how subsidized resources participate in PJM auctions.” 

Challenge to component of New York Clean Energy Standard that provided payments to certain nuclear facilities providing "zero-emission" power.

Coalition for Competitive Electricity v. Zibelman

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Coalition for Competitive Electricity v. Zibelman - letter

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United States of America

New York

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Policy instruments are techniques or tools used by governing authorities to promote certain policies in order to achieve predetermined goals. Put simply, instruments are how a government tries to achieve its goals, with this taxonomy being focused on national policy instruments.

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A set of principles, processes, and practices that build economic and political power to shift from an extractive economy to a regenerative economy.

Justice is the ethical and political framework that addresses fairness, including issues of responsibility, rights, and structural inequity.

Renewable energy means all forms of energy produced from renewable sources in a sustainable manner.

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A subsidy is a direct or indirect payment to individuals or businesses, typically provided as a government cash payment or a specific tax reduction.

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Coalition for Competitive Electricity v. Zibelman - letter

Policy instrument

Renewable energy

Economic sector

Finance