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March 20, 2026

State and Local Policy

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NJ $1 Billion OSW Port and Marshaling Hub 60% Finished
New Jersey’s massive $1 billion play to jump start a new energy industry based on harnessing wind power is proceeding apace on the banks of the Delaware River.
New York Governors Office
NY Moves to Boost Hydrogen Production and Development
New York announced two efforts to help boost hydrogen as a means of reaching its emission-reduction goals, including energy investments from NYPA and NYSERDA.
California Governor's Office
Newsom Stresses Role of Permitting in California Energy Transition
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has bold words for transitioning to clean energy, including on permitting, but his plan lacks some specifics.
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NE Stakeholders Support Developing Time-varying Rates
Energy leaders in New England are calling on the states to look at developing time-varying rates to reduce costs and environmental burdens.
Bladt Industries
1st Substations Set Sail for 1st US Offshore Wind Projects
1,500- and 3,200-ton substations for offshore wind projects are being sailed from Texas and Denmark, respectively, for the New England coast.
BOEM
Lawsuit Against Vineyard Wind over Threat to Whales Tossed
One of the federal lawsuits challenging approval of the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind project off the south coast of Massachusetts has been dismissed.
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Western States Agree on Plan to Sustain Colorado River Flows
Governors of California, Arizona and Nevada have agreed to a three-year water conservation plan aimed at protecting the drought-stricken Colorado River system.
Pa. PUC
Deadlines and Demand Charges at Issue as Pa. PUC Opens EV Rate Proceeding
Pennsylvania regulators agreed to set guidelines for electric vehicle charging rates, with deadlines and demand charges among the key issues to be decided.
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
NJ Senate Approves Two BPU Commissioners
The New Jersey Senate approved two new commissioners to the state Board of Public Utilities, bringing the five-member board to full strength.
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GE to Assemble Key Onshore Wind Components in NY
General Electric will invest $50 million to create an onshore wind turbine assembly line in New York and hire about 200 new full-time employees.

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