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March 24, 2026

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Business Groups Try to Head off NJ Building Electrification Rules
A group of 24 New Jersey business and union interests lobby to halt a plan that would prevent the installation of most fossil-fueled heating in new buildings.
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California Gov. Newsom Signs 40 Climate Bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed six air pollution reduction measures, bringing the total of climate-related bills enacted this legislative session to 40.
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Western Governors Talk Climate Change
The governors of Washington, Oregon and California and the premier of British Columbia discussed the need for cross-border efforts to address climate change.
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Legislative Action Sought for New England’s Winter Reliability Challenges
New England's natural gas prices are likely to rise this winter and could prompt more supportive policies, stakeholders told the IPPNY Fall Conference.
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Climate Action Council Reviews Progress on CLCPA Scoping Plan
The New York Climate Action Council heard reports from subgroups that will provide recommendations on a final scoping plan for implementing the CLCPA.
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Decarbonization Goals are Clear, Path to them is not, IPPNY Conference Hears
Attendees at IPPNY's Fall Conference expressed concern over how New York will replace natural gas as it seeks to meet its climate goals.
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NV Energy Seeking $348M for Transportation Electrification
NV Energy has filed a $348 million plan that includes funding for EV purchase incentives, new charger installations and a managed charging program.
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FHWA Beats Sept. 30 Deadline for Approving States’ EV Charging Plans
The Biden administration announced that 35 states have been approved to receive federal funding to be used to build out a national network of EV chargers.
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University of California System Pursues Hydrogen Blending
The University of California in Los Angeles and San Diego are pursuing projects to demonstrate the effects of mixing up to 20% hydrogen with natural gas.
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Acoustic Study to Protect Whales Extended at Empire Wind Site
A marine acoustic study underway in the Empire Wind project lease area will be extended through 2028.

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