Concerns include a lack of transparency around the utility's decision-making processes and coordination with state and local government entities.

Stakeholders are questioning the impact of a potential 10-year development pause on a floating turbine demonstration project planned in state waters.

The pandemic strained finances for some waste and recycling collectors looking to upgrade their operations. But falling costs and ESG pressures could catalyze EV pilots, routing software adoption and more in 2021.

"Legislative intransigence in Washington has put more and more of the critical decision making in the hands of agencies...that may not necessarily have the tools to address the complex challenges before us," the commissioner said.

CEO Jim Robo said he expects the company's renewable development program to be further enhanced by its ability to attract commercial and industrial customers, while noting the ongoing challenges to more renewables.