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March 31, 2026

State and Local Policy

Connecticut DEEP Anticipates ‘Tidal Wave’ of Federal Funding
Passage of the pending climate change adaptation bill will help Connecticut tap into future federal infrastructure funding.
Wash. Becomes 2nd State to Adopt Cap-and-trade
Washington is on its way to becoming the second state to have a comprehensive cap-and-trade program after a Senate vote approving the bill.
Outspoken Public Pushes for Duke to Lead on Climate
The N.C. Utilities Commission heard from locals dissatisfied with Duke Energy's IRPs, which include adding thousands of megawatts of natural gas resources.
Storage will Grow in the Midwest Without Mandates, Expert Says
While Midwest states do not have energy storage targets or mandates, the storage market will grow there through integrated resource planning.
NYPSC Considers Champlain Hudson Transmission Capacity Upgrade
The NYPSC heard comments Wednesday on increasing by 25% the transmission capacity on the proposed CHPE line from Quebec to New York City.
NY Works to Sustain Community Solar Growth
New York agencies hosted a technical conference on ways to advance commercial, industrial, and community solar development.
NJ’s Offshore Wind Project Faces Criticism, Support
New Jersey’s 1,100-MW offshore Ocean Wind project garnered mixed responses at three public hearings by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Mass. Ditches Subsidies for Biomass Power Plants
Massachusetts has proposed new state regulations that make it harder for biomass power plants to qualify for renewable energy subsidies.
HECO on Hot Seat — Again — over Maui Coal Plant Closure
State utility regulators once again question the feasibility of a Hawaiian Electric Co. plan to shut down a vital coal plant.

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