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December 5, 2025

State and Local Policy

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Report Calls for Maryland Clean Heat Program to Target Low-income Customers

Maryland residents can benefit from the rollout of heat pumps the most by targeting state funds for low-income customers, according to a report released by the Sierra Club’s Maryland Chapter and the Center for Progressive Reform.

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Outgoing Mass. DPU Chair Van Nostrand Discusses Gas Transition
Two and a half years after taking the helm at the Massachusetts DPU, Chair Jamie Van Nostrand is leaving after leading it through a series of major changes in its approach to natural gas regulation.
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CEC Approves 5 Offshore Wind Projects at California Ports

The California Energy Commission approved $42 million for five offshore wind projects at ports in the state, despite recent federal policy changes that have left the future of the renewable resource in limbo.

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Nebraska AG Sues Largest Utility to Block Coal Retirement

Nebraska’s attorney general is suing the state’s largest electric utility in an attempt to block partial retirement of an aging coal- and gas-fired power plant.

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N.J. Seeks to Promote Energy-efficient Construction
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is looking to stimulate energy-efficient construction with a new program that offers a simpler incentive application process and incentives of up to $2.50/square foot of construction. 
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Report Projects $19.3B in Benefits from New England Efficiency Programs
Projected energy efficiency investments in New England over the next three years will generate an estimated $19.3 billion in lifetime benefits, returning $2.93 for every dollar spent, according to new analysis by the Acadia Center.
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N.Y. Build-ready Renewables Program to be Redirected
New York is planning a step back and a change of focus for a renewables program that never gained traction in the five years since it was launched.
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DOE Terminates $7.56B in Energy Grants for Projects in Blue States
The U.S. Department of Energy has terminated 321 grants totaling $7.56 billion for 223 projects, apparently targeting Democratic-leaning states.
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Duke Asks for More Gas and Batteries, Delayed Coal Retirements to Meet Demand
Duke Energy filed its long-range plan with the North Carolina Utilities Commission, calling for more natural gas-fired generation and batteries while keeping existing coal plants online to meet accelerated demand for electricity.
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N.Y. Working on Ecosystem to Support Advanced Nuclear Generation
New York's summit reflected the state’s growing interest in nuclear technology and in its promise of emissions-free baseload power. 

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