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March 26, 2026

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Vt. House Approves Bill to Create Clean Heat Standard
Vermont’s House of Representatives passed a bill that would implement a clean heat standard, as recommended by the state's Climate Council.
Connexus Energy
Report: Michigan Needs 4 GW of Energy Storage
Michigan is behind many others in developing electric storage and should start taking steps to develop 4 GW by 2040, according to a new state report.
Georgetown Climate Center
Analysis: Infrastructure Bill Could Increase GHG Emissions
The bipartisan infrastructure bill touted to address climate change could cause increased GHG emissions because of state discretion over highway spending.
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Conn. Lawmakers Revisit Need for Direct EV Sales Model
Opponents of a bill to allow direct sales by EV manufacturers in Connecticut say it would create two sets of rules for competitors in the same market.
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Maryland Senate Sets 2045 Net-Zero Target
The Maryland Senate approved legislation increasing the state’s GHG emission reduction goal to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030, up from the current 40% target.
New Mexico Highlands University
After Bills Fail, New Mexico Reforestation Program Looks for Funding
The New Mexico Reforestation Center is seeking $80 million in federal funding to produce 5 million seedlings a year to plant in wildfire burn areas.
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California Takes Steps to Decarbonize Gas
The state Energy Commission adopted a key report and opened a proceeding aimed at decarbonizing the natural gas sector, including with heat pumps and hydrogen.
BARC Electric Cooperative
Advocates Offer Compromise on Minimum Charge for Virginia Shared Solar
Solar advocates offered a compromise as Dominion stood its ground in the latest filings over the minimum charge for participants in shared solar projects.
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GlobalFoundries Concedes to Vermont Energy Standard in Case for Utility Status
GlobalFoundries has agreed to comply with Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard if regulators grant its request for self-managed utility status.
Snohomish County PUD
New Washington Law Gives Low-income Residents Solar Access
Washington lawmakers passed a bill to provide low-income residents access to solar energy through community-based projects.

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