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April 11, 2026

Public Policy

California Energy Commission
California Investing in Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
The California Energy Commission is funding battery recycling efforts to deal with the anticipated need to dispose of 60,000 metric tons by 2048.
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Maine Environmental Regulator Considering Suspension of NECEC Permit
Maine DEP Commissioner Melanie Loyzim is opening a proceeding to consider suspending the permit granted for the NECEC project.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Drought Catches Wash. Officials Off Guard
Washington officials are moving to respond to the state's extreme drought after admitting they were taken by surprise by how quickly it developed.
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NEPOOL Markets Committee Briefs: Aug. 10-12, 2021
Stakeholders discussed ISO-NE’s revised proposal for FERC Order 2222 compliance and removal of the MOPR at NEPOOL's three-day summer meeting.
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Climate Activists Condemn $170M in Public Bonds for Gas Plant
Climate activists mobilized in front of the Massachusetts State House to protest fossil-fuel infrastructure development in environmental justice communities.
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New Jersey EDA Approves Lease and Funding for Offshore Wind Hub
New Jersey is moving toward building a wind port that will serve as a construction and operational hub for offshore projects along the Mid-Atlantic coast.
CAISO Dept. of Market Monitoring
CAISO 2020 Load Costs Rise Despite Gas Price Decline
Low hydro output, a summer heat wave and high prices during evening ramps helped boost CAISO’s load-serving costs by 3% last year despite lower gas prices.
Southern California Edison
CARB Plan Aims to Broaden Access to ZEVs
A California Air Resources Board proposal would give car manufacturers a new way to earn ZEV credits under the state’s Advanced Clean Cars program.
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NY Regulators Drop a Climate Hammer in Gas Rate Case
New York approved a three-year rate plan for National Grid’s downstate gas companies with provisions for electrification to reduce natural gas demand.
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NYISO Stakeholders OK Tariff Changes for Right of First Refusal
The NYISO BIC approved tariff revisions allowing transmission owners to exercise a ROFR over upgrades to their facilities in the public policy need process.

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