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March 25, 2026

State and Local Policy

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Calif. Lawmakers Offer Alternative Energy Budget
California lawmakers proposed a vague $21 billion climate and energy budget for FY 22-23 that would defer Gov. Gavin Newsom's specific plans, pending talks.
Michigan Tech
Study: Old Mines Can Host New Pumped Storage
Michigan Tech researchers find that nearly 1000 abandoned and flooded mines in the U.S. have the potential to become long-term pumped storage facilities.
New York Climate Law Key in Crypto, Buildings Bills Going to Governor
Bills headed to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul would put the state’s climate law into decision-making for crypto mining and building heating and cooling.
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Changes Coming to Massachusetts EV Rebate Program, Energy Commissioner Says
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration and Mass. legislators are eyeing tweaks to the state's EV program from rebate size to a price cap for qualifying vehicles.
Dairymaster
Enviros, NY RNG Developer Argue over Emissions
Bluebird Renewable Energy says its plan to transport RNG from existing anaerobic digesters in New York will reduce their on-site emissions.
Sierra Club
PUC OKs NV Energy Battery Project on Old Coal Plant Site
Nevada regulators approved a permit for NV Energy to build a 220-MW battery storage system at the former site of the Reid Gardner coal-fired plant.
AGREE New York
Climate Advocates Make Last-minute Push for NY All-electric Buildings Bill
Supporters of an all-electric buildings bill in New York are pushing state and legislative leaders to pass the bill before the legislature adjourns.
Entergy
Michigan House OKs Nuclear Feasibility Study
Alarmed by the closing of the Palisades nuclear plant, Michigan lawmakers voted to require a study on the future feasibility of nuclear power in the state.
NREL
Western States Play Catch-up on Community Solar
Several Western states pursue initiatives that could support the Biden administration's goal of expanding community solar capacity to 20 GW by 2025.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
California, New Zealand Forge Climate Pact
The governments of California and New Zealand agreed to work together on climate issues such as transportation electrification and climate-smart agriculture.

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