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March 31, 2026

State and Local Policy

US Adds Offshore Wind Area off New York
The Biden administration will open a new area off Long Island to offshore wind development and set a goal of 30 GW by 2030.
Wash. Land Use Measure Nears Passage
A bill to require consideration of climate change in land use planning appears headed toward approval in the Washington state legislature.
Minnesota PUC Approves ‘Last Good-priced’ Wind PPA in MISO
Minnesota regulators approved a PPA between Xcel Energy and a 200-MW Iowa wind farm that the utility says is the “last good-priced” wind in MISO.
Mass. Governor Signs NextGen Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.
Vt. Bill Seeks $3,000 EV Incentive for Low-income Residents
The Vt. House passed a transportation bill that would give a $3,000 incentive to low-income residents for removing an internal combustion car from the road.
Ohio Lawmakers Repeal Nuclear Subsidy for Energy Harbor
Ohio lawmakers voted unanimously to eliminate the $1.1 billion customer-paid subsidy they created to bail out of the state’s two nuclear power plants.
Rural Ohio Lawmakers Want Towns to Have Final Say on Renewables
Rural Ohio voters and their representatives say the decisions of the Power Siting Board on renewable projects should be put to a vote at the township level.
Report Finds Virginia State Agencies Lagging on Environmental Justice
Implementing Virginia’s ambitious environmental justice goals could cost the state millions of dollars, according to a new report.
Act on Climate Heads to RI Gov.’s Desk
The Act on Climate, which sets legally binding emission-reduction targets for Rhode Island, is now headed to the governor's desk.
BPU Supports NJ Wind Power Hub
New Jersey’s BPU backed a plan to create a wind energy manufacturing & transportation hub in South Jersey, signing a collaboration agreement with the NJEDA.

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