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February 15, 2026

State & Regional

AEE
Study Tallies Economy-wide Benefits of Western RTO
A Western RTO could yield significant economic benefits, adding billions to the region’s GDP and generating thousands of new jobs, a new report says.
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Study Finds Adding More Hydrogen to Natural Gas Raises Risks
A study commissioned by the California PUC warns that more than 5% of hydrogen blended with natural gas can increase the risks of leaks and metal degradation.
California CORE
Funds Going Quickly in Calif. Clean Off-road Voucher Program
A California program to encourage the purchase of zero-emission off-road equipment has handed out more than $100 million in incentives since reopening.
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Rhode Island Experts Seek Policy Shifts for Secure, Low-carbon Food System
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council made recommendations to state climate officials for the upcoming update to the emissions-reduction plan.
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New York Issues 3rd and Largest OSW Solicitation
New York officials issued the state’s third offshore wind energy solicitation, seeking proposals for up to 4.8 GW in new projects in the New York Bight.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
New Jersey to Expand Wind Port with Land Purchase
The NJ EDA approved the $24.25 million purchase of 109.5 acres of land to nearly double the size of the state’s planned offshore wind manufacturing facility.
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Stakeholders Urge NYPSC to Reject Utilities’ Cybersecurity Proposal
Energy service companies urged New York regulators to reject a petition from utilities to strengthen cybersecurity requirements regarding customer data.
U.S. Drought Monitor
Wash. Lifts Drought Designations Statewide
Washington state lifted its remaining drought designations because of an unexpectedly cool and wet May and June.
Ameren Illinois
MISO Reacts to Ill. Legislators’ Criticism of Capacity Shortfall
MISO responded to criticism from Illinois lawmakers that it isn’t doing enough to bring renewables in its queue online to solve its capacity deficiency.
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‘Clean Molecules’ Critical to Decarbonization, Panelists Say
Hydrogen will be as important as electrification in achieving a cost-effective clean energy mix, NARUC panelists said.

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