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April 6, 2026

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SEEM
FERC Rejects SEEM Opponents’ Rehearing Requests
FERC turned down a rehearing request submitted by opponents of the Southeast Energy Exchange Market, saying they should have filed it earlier.
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Texas RE Briefs: Dec. 8, 2021
The Texas RE looks back on its involvement in NERC’s and FERC’s inquiry into the February winter storm but says 2022 could be even more challenging.
Youngkin for Governor
Youngkin Vows to Pull Va. from RGGI
Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin vowed to pull Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but supporters said he doesn’t have the power to do so.
Public Service Company of New Mexico
New Mexico Regulators Reject Avangrid-PNM Merger
N.M. regulators shot down Avangrid’s proposed acquisition of PNM Resources after officials pointed to Avangrid’s “demonstrated record of poor performance.”
Kerrville PUB
Texas PUC Chair Lake: ‘The Lights Will Stay On’
Texas PUC Chair Peter Lake said "the lights will stay on" this winter, based on the commission's new weatherization rules and market changes.
Washington Department of Ecology
Wash. Policy Makers Move to Address Expected Drought
In its upcoming session, Washington lawmakers will likely set up millions in funding to deal with a probable drought in 2022.
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SEIA Top Priorities: Build Back Better, Supply Chains, Diverse Workforce
Speakers and attendees of SEIA's 30x30 Policy Forum were optimistic that the Senate would pass the Build Back Better Act.
Shutterstock
NJ Legislators Back Alternatives to Electric Heat
New Jersey legislators backed a bill Monday that would prevent state agencies from requiring buildings to use electric heating.
University of California Merced
California Energy Commission Approves $500M for EV Charger Incentive Programs
The California Energy Commission has approved allocating up to $500 million in grant funding for electric vehicle charging incentive programs.
ChargePoint
Virginia Adopts Advanced Clean Cars Regulations for 2025 Models
The Virginia DEQ approved a measure to adopt standards that will reduce tailpipe emissions and set zero-emission vehicle sales requirements.

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