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April 13, 2026

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ACP Explores Western Transmission ‘Renaissance’
A spate of transmission projects is in the works to move renewables from remote regions of the West to urban load centers.
CS Energy
Massachusetts Clean Peak Energy Standard Off to ‘Slow Start,’ Experts Say
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is still working out eligibility and long-term procurement details for its Clean Peak Energy Standard.
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Transportation and Climate Initiative Finalizes Model Rule
The Transportation and Climate Initiative released its program Model Rule with updates based on stakeholder input on the draft model rule released in March.
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Panel Ponders Gas Decarbonization Challenges in Pacific Northwest
Industry experts at NWEC's annual Clean & Affordable Energy Conference spoke about the challenges that stand in the way of decarbonizing the gas system.
Oregon Department of Transportation
Wildfires, Extreme Weather Test Western Regulators
During a meeting of the Western Conference of Public Service Commissioners, regulators shared strategies for dealing with heat waves, cold snaps and wildfires.
Xcel Energy
Texas PUC Lifts Stay on Storm-related Nonpayment Disconnections
Texas regulators last week agreed to end a moratorium on customer disconnects for nonpayment that dated back to February as energy prices soared in the wake of a severe winter storm. The Public Utility Commission said Friday that with a “proliferation” of available financial support and the need for utilities to resume normal business operations, …
Mothers Out Front
Mass. Must Involve Public in Energy Transition, Expert Says
Mass. AG Maura Healey’s office organized a panel of policy experts to help regulators think about how they will manage a declining fossil fuel system.
Edison Electric Institute
Manchin Ruminates on Power, Process at EEI Conference
In an interview taped for EEI's Net Zero conference, Sen. Joe Manchin suggested he will oppose White House initiatives that add to the national debt.
BOEM
NC Gov. Sets 8 GW Offshore Wind Goal
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper called for 2.8 GW of offshore wind by 2030 and 8 GW by 2040, citing clean energy goals, economic development opportunities.
Colorado Energy Office
Xcel Delays Joining EIM to Examine Options
Xcel's Public Service Company of Colorado decided to delay its entry into CAISO's Western Energy Imbalance Market in order to re-examine its decision.

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