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March 28, 2026

State and Local Policy

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Virginia Builds out OSW Supply Chain with Turbine Blade Plant
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced that it will establish a new plant for offshore wind blades at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Virginia.
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Michigan Senate OKs Transmission ROFR for Incumbent TOs
Michigan’s Senate voted to grant incumbent transmission owners the right of first refusal to build and operate new transmission lines in the state.
New Flyer of America
NJ Transit Buys First Electric Buses
NJ Transit approved a $9.5 million purchase of eight electric buses to be deployed in a South Jersey environmental justice area.
Connecticut Power and Energy Society
Overheard at Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s 2021 Fall Conference
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society's fall conference focused on equity and inclusion as drivers of "the future of energy."
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Massachusetts Needs ‘Holistic’ Look at Energy Transition, Consultant Says
After passing an extensive climate law earlier this year, Mass. must look closely at the pathways for rapid decarbonization, consultant Dan Allegretti said.
BlueWave
Developer: Maine Has ‘Golden Opportunity’ to Demo Voluntary Dual-use Solar
Strategic farm plans for solar could encourage farmers in Maine to take on some risk, BlueWave’s Drew Pierson told the Agricultural Solar Stakeholder Group.
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Virginia Touts Port as Offshore Wind Hub
Virginia believes its workforce, facilities and industry experience provides the Port of Virginia an edge over other states in becoming a hub for offshore wind.
Roger Merchant
Maine Regulators Hear from CMP, Residents on NECEC Permit
A delay of the NECEC transmission line could cost Central Maine Power an extra $67 million, according to CEO Thorn Dickinson.
Earthjustice
EJ Committee Seeks Extension on CARB GHG Scoping Plan
A plan that will serve as a roadmap for California to reach its decarbonization goal may be delayed as a committee asks for more time to finish its work.
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New Jersey Floats New Electric Bus Plan
Experts tell New Jersey to think big on replacing diesel school buses with new EVs; lawmakers follow suit with a proposal for an expanded pilot project.

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