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March 31, 2026

State and Local Policy

NY Residents Largely Oppose Danskammer Plant Repowering
New York residents overwhelmingly opposed rebuilding the 532-MW gas-fired Danskammer peaker plant as a 600-MW combined cycle unit.
Green Hydrogen Plant Planned for Pa.
Plans are in place to build a green hydrogen production plant in Pennsylvania that the developers say will be one of the first of its kind in North America.
Southeast Utilities Defend SEEM Proposal
Sponsors of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market told FERC it should OK the proposal as is, saying critics’ objections are flawed or irrelevant.
Big Question Looms over Oahu Energy Storage Facility
HECO says a proposed massive energy storage facility on Oahu will help fill the capacity gap left by the closure of a 180-MW AES coal-fired plant.
Connecticut Town Wants More Diversity in Sustainability Initiative
The town of West Hartford, Conn., is struggling to bring diverse voices to its new all-volunteer Sustainability Advisory Group.
Bill Would Tighten Oversight for Nevada Gas Providers
Nevada’s natural gas utilities would be required to seek approval for long-term infrastructure plans under a bill introduced in the state legislature.
Vermont Working to Align Energy, Climate Plans
The Vermont Climate Council has begun aligning the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan with a new Climate Action Plan due at year-end.
NJ Looks to Boost EV Charger Numbers
The New Jersey BPU is in the final stages of rulemaking to ensure the state has enough publicly accessible electric vehicle charging sites.
Connecticut Bill Addresses Solar Siting in Farmlands, Forests
A Connecticut bill seeks an increased review of siting proposals for solar facilities on certain farmlands and forests.
NC Microgrids Improving Grid Reliability and Resilience
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are outdistancing the state’s investor-owned utilities in microgrid deployment.

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