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March 19, 2026

State and Local Policy

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NJ Plans for Transition Away from Natural Gas
New Jersey is tackling the contentious issue of how to dramatically reduce the use of natural gas and promote alternatives in pursuit of cutting carbon emissions.
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NREL Study Finds Wind, Solar Setback Regs Proliferating
A National Renewable Energy Laboratory quantifies the impact of local setback rules on wind and solar development.
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Exelon Focuses on Energy Transition, Growth in Q2 Earnings Call
Exelon utilities will work on transmission upgrades as the Brandon Shores coal-fired power plant prepares for deactivation.
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Utilities, Generators and Wind Developers Spend Big on Lobbying in Massachusetts
Lobbying data sheds light on the political influence, broad agreements, and simmering tensions that underlie Massachusetts climate and energy policy.
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Comptroller Says NY Needs to Step Up Energy Transition
New York's comptroller reported that the state's clean energy transition will need to accelerate to meet its goals.
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Eversource Takes Hit on Sale of Offshore Wind Assets
Eversource announced an after-tax impairment charge of $331 million related to the sale of its offshore wind assets in its quarterly earnings call.
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Whitmer EV Chargers Caught Up in Driveway Controversy
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s effort to install two electric vehicle chargers at the state’s Executive Residence have gotten caught up in a controversy over a driveway project at the house.
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Petition Drive Seeks to Repeal Wash. Cap-and-trade Program
Let’s Go Washington is collecting signatures on a petition asking the state Legislature to repeal the cap-and-trade program, which went into effect this year.
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NJ Ramps up EV Purchase, Charger Installation Programs
New programs will also offer special incentives to spur installation of EV chargers at New Jersey's tourist destinations and multiunit dwellings.
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NY Invites OSW Developers to Rebid with Lower Prices
New York pushes back schedule for offshore wind contract awards and invites developers to submit lower bids.

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