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March 29, 2026

State and Local Policy

Central Main Power
Overheard at 3rd Annual EBC New England Energy Leadership Conference
Regional energy policy leaders presented their plans and priorities at the Environmental Business Council of New England Energy Leadership Conference.
Musashi1600, CC BY 3.0 US , via Wikimedia Commons
Hawaii Program Would Earmark $2 Billion for Rail, Alternative Transport
Oahu’s Transportation Improvement Program for 2022-2025 would allocate more than $2 billion for 73 projects, including rail and environmental measures.
Arizona Public Service
Ariz. Program to Incentivize Home Battery Storage, Efficiency
Arizona regulators approved a demand management plan that includes incentives for homeowners who install battery storage with their rooftop solar system.
City of Seattle
Washington’s King County Boosts EV Requirements
Washington’s King County Council passed a law requiring the installation of charging stations at multi-unit dwellings in its unincorporated areas.
Shutterstock
NREL’s SolarAPP+ Slashes Rooftop Solar Permitting Times
A new app from the Department of Energy is aimed at cutting the soft costs that now make up about two-thirds of the price of rooftop solar systems.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Office
NY Community Solar Sector on Shaky Ground, Developers Say
Community solar developers in New York are facing a very different set of market challenges from the ones they experienced over the last five years.
Washington State Department of Transportation
Citing Climate Crisis, Inslee Declares Washington Drought Emergency
Blaming climate change, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency for nearly all of the state.
Energy+Environmental Economics
Maryland Looks at Pathways to Net Zero Buildings by 2045
Maryland has several “feasible pathways” to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings by 2045, according to a study presented to stakeholders.
Marin Clean Energy
California Utilities Seek Sweet Spots for Decarbonizing Residences
California utilities are finding ways to overcome the financial barriers to electrifying residences as the state pursues its net zero goals.
NJ BPU
New Jersey BPU Accepts Continued PJM Capacity Market Participation — for Now
The New Jersey BPU voted unanimously to accept the final version of a staff report recommending the state continue in PJM’s capacity market — for now.

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