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February 26, 2026

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NJ Extends Third Solicitation OSW Deadline for ‘Contingent’ Projects
New Jersey agreed to extend the deadline by which developers with solicitations pending in other states can drop out of its third solicitation.
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Michigan Senate Passes First Renewable Bill; Talks on Package Continue
The first bill in a package of climate legislation won Michigan Senate approval while talks continued on the other proposals.
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First Wash. Ferry Being Converted to Electric-diesel Hybrid

Washington has begun the first overhaul of a diesel ferry into an electric-fuel hybrid, with the converted boat expected to be operating by September 2024.

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Maryland PSC Approves Infinite Net Metering Credit Accumulation
The Net Metering Flexibility Act allows solar customers who generate their own electricity to accrue credits indefinitely, instead of only for a year.
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DOE Looks to Build Clean Energy Park at Hanford Site
The Department of Energy wants to convert 30 square miles of the state of Washington’s heavily contaminated Hanford Site into a clean technology park, doesn’t know what type of clean tech it wants there.
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Wash. Judge Rejects Cap-and-trade Lawsuit
The suit by a conservative group attempted to halt the state’s cap-and trade program by eliminating Department of Ecology’s rulemaking authority.
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Massachusetts Announces Permitting And Siting Reform Commission
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order creating a state Commission on Clean Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting.
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DOE, FERC Outline Plans for Possible Government Shutdown
FERC and DOE have plans in place they might have to use this weekend in the event Congress fails to fund the federal government, forcing its closure.
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GE Sues Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Company

GE alleges it paid Global Fiberglass Solutions of Texas LLC $16.9 million to recycle about 5,000 blades, but GFS instead stockpiled them with other companies’ used blades.

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As EV Penetration Rises, Utilities Turn to Smart Charging Strategies
A pilot program using smart EV charge management to smooth distribution loads and improve demand response has been so successful one utility is adopting the program permanently.

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