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March 25, 2026

State and Local Policy

Hawaiian Electric
HECO Cancels Oahu Battery Storage Project
Hawaiian Electric withdrew plans to build a key battery storage system on Oahu; tight deadlines and supply chain issues appear to be the cause.
Gov. Whitmer
Whitmer Outlines Final Carbon-neutral Plan for Mich.
Michigan's final proposed Healthy Climate Plan includes funding for climate mitigation efforts in economically disadvantage communities.
Connecticut Department of Transportation
‘Innovative Rate Design’ Key to Bus Electrification, ConnDOT Says
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority heard from ConnDOT for an investigation of integration of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Ormat
NV Energy Issues Solicitation for New Renewables
NV Energy is seeking proposals for renewable energy projects to add to its portfolio, including solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, biomass or biogas.
Loopnet
Maryland Climate Change Comm. Chasing New State Law’s Ambitious Goals
Maryland faces a steep climb to meet its new emissions-reduction goal of 60% below 2006 levels by 2031. A plan for reaching the goal is due next spring.
Elect Karen Fann
In Passing Bill to Kill Competition, Arizona Lawmakers Rekindle Idea
The Arizona legislature passed a bill that would close the door to electric retail competition, but lawmakers said the conversation on deregulation isn't over.
Maryland Public Service Commission
Maryland PSC Approves Updates to Utility EV Charging Programs
Maryland regulators approved changes to the state’s EV charging pilot, increasing incentives for chargers installed at underserved locations.
CS Energy
Rhode Island Advocates Hold out Hope for Stalled Clean Energy Policies
Rhode Island’s climate council hosted a listening session on the electric sector to help inform a GHG emissions reduction plan update due in December.
Washington Dept. of Commerce
Washington Looks to Boost Prospects for Winning Hydrogen Hub
Washington officials are working to bolster the state’s case to land one of the nation’s federally funded hydrogen hubs.
Entergy
Federal Aid Likely Too Late to Save Palisades, Diablo Canyon Nukes
The Department of Energy’s lifeline to struggling nuclear generators appears unlikely to save the next three units scheduled to retire.

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