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February 18, 2026

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Dominion’s Solar and Onshore Wind Plans Draw Heat
Dominion Energy’s proposal to develop new solar and energy storage resources faced harsh criticism in hearings before the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Back Municipal Bonds for EV Purchases
New Jersey lawmakers backed legislation that would allow local governments to issue bonds to fund the purchase of electric vehicles.
Wash. Senator Seeks Fee on Fossil Fuel Financers
A Washington state senator wants to create a “climate resiliency fee” on global financial institutions operating in the state that fund fossil fuel projects.
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Rooftop Solar Supporters Pressure Legislator to Eliminate Cap
Rooftop solar supporters are pressing the chair of Michigan’s House Energy Committee to enact a bill ending the state’s 1% cap on distributed energy.
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Maine Explores Post-2024 OSW Procurement Options
A working group of the Maine OSW Roadmap Advisory Committee made an initial recommendation to begin a phased procurement after 2024 and set an OSW target.
Belton Economic Development
Utilities Have Crucial Role in Economic Development
MEI's annual economic development meeting examined the role utilities played in two economic development projects in the service areas of 2 Missouri utilities.
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California PUC Proposes New Net Metering Plan
The California PUC issued a highly anticipated and controversial proposal to revamp the way rooftop solar customers are paid for surplus generation.
ERCOT Board of Directors Briefs: Dec. 10, 2021
ERCOT's new Board of Directors met publicly for the first time since February's winter storm and assured its audience that a new sheriff is in town.
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Cooper Vetoes NC Bill Prohibiting Bans on Natural Gas Hookups
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would have prohibited cities and counties from banning natural gas hookups in residential construction.
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Con Ed Submits Proposal for New Jersey Offshore Transmission
Con Ed has submitted a proposal for a 2.4-GW transmission “backbone” to the New Jersey BPU to bring offshore wind-generated electricity to the PJM grid.

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