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March 28, 2026

State and Local Policy

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Rhode Island Governor Steps up Pace of State Climate Council
At Gov. Dan McKee’s request, Rhode Island’s climate council will move from quarterly to monthly meetings.
APS
Report Projects Arizona Ratepayer Costs for Going Clean
A new report estimates the long-term costs of going green for Arizona ratepayers.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture
Modern Grid Critical to Resilience Pathway in Vermont Climate Plan
The actions needed to harden Vermont’s infrastructure against climate change likely will include utility upgrades such as microgrid projects and smart grid technologies.
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NJ’s EV Charger Rules Face Scrutiny
Stakeholders criticized New Jersey’s proposal for incentivizing MHD electric truck charging stations for favoring those that are publicly accessible.
ElectReon Wireless
Consumers Offers Rebates for Night EV Charging
Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest investor-owned utility, is starting a rebate program to encourage EV owners to charge their vehicles overnight at home.
Smart Energy Week
NOLA Mayor Calls for Changes in Entergy Grid Planning
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell called for more transmission, microgrids and renewable energy during a talk featured at North America Smart Energy Week.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Mass. to Test Solar in Highway Built Environment
Solar panels will be mounted on 160 sound barrier wall sections along I-95 in Lexington, Mass.
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NJ Proposes Cutting EV Incentives Amid Big Demand
Top incentive would drop from $5,000 to $2,500 for EVs priced up to $45,000 as state aims to target consumers who might not buy an EV without the rebate. 
PennEast Pipeline
PennEast Pipeline Throws in the Towel
Developers of the proposed PennEast natural gas pipeline canceled the project, conceding defeat despite a victory before the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
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Toxin Assessment Renews Environmental Justice Questions at Weymouth Compressor Station
The site of the Weymouth natural gas compressor station previously hosted both a coal facility and a fuel storage tank. 

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