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April 14, 2026

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Vermont Energy Plan Update Will Shift to Strategic Narrative
Vermont energy officials will be looking at tradeoffs among policies and milestones for success for the state's next energy plan.
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Clean Energy Wins, Fossil Fuels Lose in Biden Budget
The U.S. could save $35 billion by 2031 by immediately eliminating fossil fuel tax preferences, according to a line item in President Biden’s 2022 budget.
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Puget Sound Energy Contracts for 350 MW of MT Wind
Puget Sound Energy signed an agreement with a proposed Montana wind power project to obtain 350 MW of wind energy.
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Study to Examine Best Energy Use of Seattle-area Landfill
The money has been lined up to study whether to develop a Seattle-area landfill into a source for electric power or biofuel.
U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Wind Competition
Students ‘Double Down’ on Efficiency with Wind Turbine Prototype
Student presentations began this week in the U.S. DOE’s Collegiate Wind Competition, which will finish up with an awards ceremony on June 11. 
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Energy Regs Need to Support Green Tech, Eversource Says
Nikki Bruno with Eversource says it's important for states to ensure regulations support natural gas alternatives, such as geothermal energy.
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Massachusetts Debates Energy Efficiency Draft Plan
The Mass. Energy Efficiency Advisory Council is conducting outreach on its draft plan that seeks a market shift to electrification.
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Massachusetts Looks to Electrify Ridesharing, Increase E-bike Access
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is looking for proposals to expand e-bike use for overburdened and underserved communities.
Bill to Dismantle Maine’s IOUs Moves Ahead
A bill that proposes replacing Maine’s biggest utilities with a consumer-owned nonprofit should go to the House for an initial vote next week.
Far-reaching Energy Bill Sweeps Through Nevada Legislature
Nevada lawmakers passed a bill that would require transmission providers in the state to join a regional transmission organization by January 2030.

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