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March 19, 2026

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IRA ‘Better than Most’ Bills, Gas Industry Rep Says
Natural gas industry representatives shared what they believe are positive measures in the Inflation Reduction Act during a webinar.
C-SPAN
Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act
Following a marathon of debate, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act with all of its $369.75 billion in clean energy spending intact.
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Biden Initiative Aims to Up Federal Use of Performance Contracts
The Biden administration is looking to boost energy service performance contracts for federal buildings after a decline in their use during the Trump years.
Bureau of Land Management
Judge Rejects BLM Coal Plans for Omitting Health Impacts
A federal judge rejected 2 resource plans from BLM offices in Montana and Wyoming, saying the agency didn’t disclose the health impacts of burning fossil fuels.
Go Electric Oregon
West Coast NEVI Plans to Charge Up I-5 … and Beyond
EV drivers along the West Coast's I-5 should soon feel less range anxiety thanks to funds provided by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
C-SPAN
DOE to Provide $26M for Renewable Energy Projects
The Department of Energy plans to fund up to 10 projects to demonstrate the ability of renewable energy resources to meet U.S. energy needs reliably.
Duke Energy
Duke Considering Sale of 3.5-GW Renewable Portfolio
Duke Energy put a “for sale” sign on its 3.5-GW commercial renewable business, saying it wants to focus its capital on regulated spending.
Maryland Dept. of Transportation
States File Plans on Deadline for Federal EV Charging Funds
Every state met the deadline to file their NEVI plans with the FHWA, but many will fall short of meeting the guidelines that the program requires.
Consumers Energy
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 2
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, formerly known as the Build Back Better Act, is once again hanging on the vote of a conservative Democrat.
The White House
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act, Part 1
The Inflation Reduction Act carries the same number as the Build Back Better Act, but its $670 billion falls far short of the original $2.2 trillion.

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