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March 24, 2026

State and Local Policy

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Maine, RI Join Multistate Hydrogen Agreement
Maine and Rhode Island will join New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey to create a consortium that will apply for funding for a hydrogen hub.
Obsidian Renewables
Company Looks to Build Hydrogen Projects in Eastern Oregon, Washington
An Oregon renewables company wants to construct two hydrogen manufacturing plants and a network of hydrogen pipelines in eastern Oregon and Washington.
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NE States Moving (Slowly) Toward Regional Clean Energy Market
Three New England state energy officials spoke to RTO Insider about the challenges of implementing a forward clean energy market with ISO-NE.
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NYISO 20-Year Forecast Highlights Generation, Tx Hurdles to Climate Goals
NYISO will have to add zero-emission generation and transmission at an unprecedented pace to meet New York's climate goals, according to a new study.
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West Coast States Ask FERC to Deny Gas Pipeline Expansion
Attorneys general for California, Oregon and Washington asked FERC to deny an application to expand a pipeline system that delivers natural gas to the 3 states.
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NJ Faces Challenges as Solar Sector Hits 4 GW
New Jersey’s solar sector will need to significantly ramp up the pace of installations to reach the state’s goal of 12.2 GW by 2030.
Build Better Earth
Nevada Petition Seeks to Halt Utility Installation of LED Streetlights
An organization concerned about the health impacts of LEDs has petitioned Nevada regulators to halt installation of the LED streetlights.
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Wash. High Court Shuts Down Cap-and-trade Challenge
Washington’s Supreme Court ruled that the state’s most prominent anti-tax activist cannot put a 2021 cap-and-trade law to a statewide public ballot.
NJ BPU Approves Report on Costs of Energy Master Plan
A study of ratepayer impact from New Jersey's Energy Master Plan concluded that clean energy-conscious residents could see a 16% cost reduction under the plan.
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California Legislature Asks CAISO to Report on Regionalization
The California State Legislature passed a resolution requesting that CAISO report on efforts to create an RTO in the West and its potential benefits.

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