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December 5, 2025

State and Local Policy

Massachusetts General Court
Stakeholders Mixed on Massachusetts Energy Affordability Bill
Clean energy advocates and a range of stakeholder groups expressed support for a sweeping energy bill introduced by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey while offering suggestions for avoiding “unintended consequences.”
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Report: Hydrogen Transportation Future Down Significantly in California

Hydrogen transportation is struggling to find momentum in California, with the number of open fueling stations decreasing again last year, while fuel prices continue to increase.

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CESA Report Examines State Approaches to Meet Rising Power Demand
A new Clean Energy States Alliance report highlights how states are tackling the rise in electricity demand, which varies based on factors such as the scale of demand growth they face and their geography.
Hydro-Québec
Drought, Climate Drive Uncertainty on New England Imports from Québec
The impending addition of new export commitments could pose a challenge for Hydro-Québec over the next few years if drought conditions persist.
Dominion Energy
New England OSW Contracts Delayed Again
New England’s offshore wind ambitions were dealt a further setback as contract negotiations under way for most of the past year were extended again, potentially into 2026.
New York Governor’s Office
N.Y. Pursuing Development of 1-GW Advanced Nuclear Facility
New York’s governor has directed the state power authority to develop an advanced nuclear facility with at least 1 GW of nameplate capacity.
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N.J. Launches Ambitious Energy Storage Incentive Program
New Jersey launched the first phase of a new storage incentive program, aiming to develop capacity of 1,000 MW of transmission scale projects.
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New Pipelines Unlikely for New England, Experts Say

Despite interest from the Trump administration, new gas pipelines into New England remain unlikely due to a lack of counterparties willing to pay for the new lines, energy industry experts said.

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N.J. Lawmakers Bless Wide-ranging Energy Options

New Jersey legislators have pushed ahead with a series of energy proposals, among them plans to harness wave, nuclear and storage.

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Trump Directs Feds to Withdraw from Deal on Snake River Dams

President Trump issued a memo directing the federal government to withdraw from a deal with four tribes and two states that considered the future operation of four dams on the Lower Snake River and eventually could have led to their breach.


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