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March 26, 2026

State & Regional

Washington State University
Washington Carbon Offset Program Aims to Preserve Forests
Washington is launching a first-of-its-kind program to auction off carbon offset credits to preserve the state’s forest land.
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Advocates Want Climate Metrics in Maine Utility Performance Standards
Environmental and consumer advocates told the Maine PUC that a recently proposed rulemaking on utility performance does not satisfy current climate laws.
Santee Cooper
FERC’s Republicans Irked by Declarations in PURPA Complaint
FERC's Republican commissioners dissented in an otherwise typical PURPA order, criticizing the majority for making “unnecessary” declarations on the case.
State of Maryland
Maryland Climate Bills Become Law Without Hogan’s Signature
In a surprise move, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) allowed two key pieces of climate-related legislation to become law on Friday without his signature.
Rocky Mountain Power
PacifiCorp Utah Program Takes Read on EV Driver Needs
After spearheading an EV charging program that created two “electric highways” in Utah, PacifiCorp is using lessons learned to expand the project.
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Connecticut City Pitches Model for Spokes in Northeast H2Hub
Conn. regulators held a listening session to gain insight on hydrogen opportunities, including an H2Hub collaboration, for the state’s energy strategy update.
CTN
Ann Arbor Using Federal Funds for Solar Panels
Ann Arbor officials voted to use the largest portion of its $24 million federal stimulus money to fund solar panels on as many as 18 municipal buildings.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Enviro Groups Push Wisconsin DNR to Scrutinize Cardinal-Hickory Creek Line
Conservation groups have asked Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources to revoke permits for the embattled Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line.
Empire Wind
NY Offshore Wind Transmission Project Draws No Residential Comment
The first offshore transmission project in New York will run from Empire Wind 1 right under Brooklyn streets — and drew no comment from local residents.
NYDPS
NY Greenlights $345M, 280-MW Excelsior Solar Farm
New York officials approved a NextEra Energy Resources subsidiary to build and operate a 280-MW solar farm with 20 MW of battery storage.

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