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March 25, 2026

State and Local Policy

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Electric School Bus Pilot Awaits NJ Governor’s Signature
A bill on the desk of New Jersey's governor would create a $45 million pilot program to test the use of electric school buses in 18 school districts.
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Independent Power Producer Sees Risk from Wash. Cap-and-trade
The non-utility owner of a Washington gas-fired power plant says the facility faces unfair treatment under the state’s pending cap-and-trade program.
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NJ BPU to Probe 2nd Ocean Wind Delay Case
The New Jersey BPU agreed to hear Ørsted's petition seeking to override county officials who it says have not responded to efforts to secure local approvals.
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New York Governor Signs Clean Building Codes, Thermal Networks Legislation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bills relating to clean building codes, thermal energy networks and prevailing wages for renewable energy workers.
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Oregon Moving to Adopt California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Rules
Oregon is setting a course to adopt proposed California regulations that would require both states to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035.
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Report Examines Initial Wash. Cap-and-trade Prices
Initial prices for Washington cap-and-trade emissions allowances will depend on whether the state joins the Western Climate Initiative, according to new analysis.
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California Program Seeks Applicants for Hydrogen Fueling Projects
A "first-of-its-kind" California program to incentivize medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure is now accepting applications for hydrogen fueling projects.
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‘Robust’ Legislation Likely Outcome of Hydrogen Study, Connecticut Rep. Says
Connecticut Green Bank President Brian Garcia will chair a 21-member hydrogen task force, which must hold its first meeting by July 22.
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‘Dragonscale’ Solar Shingles Will Power DC Community Solar Project
The “dragonscale” solar shingles that power Google’s massive campus in Silicon Valley will soon produce power on the rooftop of a multifamily building in D.C.
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Connecticut Environmental Regulator Launches EJ Advisory Council
Connecticut’s new Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council will advise the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on EJ issues.

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