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February 19, 2026

State & Regional

Connecticut Power and Energy Society
Overheard at Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s 2021 Fall Conference
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society's fall conference focused on equity and inclusion as drivers of "the future of energy."
Mwanner, CC BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia
FERC Hits NY Hydro Plant for Delayed Repairs
FERC threatened to fine the former operator of a New York hydro project for failing to complete safety repairs before losing its rights to the dam.
TVA
FERC Rejects Bid to Open TVA to Competition
FERC declined a request to open TVA to competition, suggesting it was up to Congress to change the rules for the nation’s largest public power system.
Utah Office of Energy Development and S&P Global Market Intelligence
FERC Commissioners Opine on Western RTO
FERC commissioners told an audience of Western stakeholders and regulators that they back the formation of a Western RTO; California can't go it alone.
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Massachusetts Needs ‘Holistic’ Look at Energy Transition, Consultant Says
After passing an extensive climate law earlier this year, Mass. must look closely at the pathways for rapid decarbonization, consultant Dan Allegretti said.
BlueWave
Developer: Maine Has ‘Golden Opportunity’ to Demo Voluntary Dual-use Solar
Strategic farm plans for solar could encourage farmers in Maine to take on some risk, BlueWave’s Drew Pierson told the Agricultural Solar Stakeholder Group.
ACEEE
Consumer Groups Call for Efficiency, DR Measures
As Texas regulators prepare to release a blueprint for a redesigned ERCOT market, ACEEE warned of overlooking benefits from efficiency and demand response.
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Virginia Touts Port as Offshore Wind Hub
Virginia believes its workforce, facilities and industry experience provides the Port of Virginia an edge over other states in becoming a hub for offshore wind.
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Texas PUC Appoints Members to Reliability Council
The Texas PUC announced eight electric reps to the Texas Energy Reliability Council, created to address critical infrastructure issues.
Roger Merchant
Maine Regulators Hear from CMP, Residents on NECEC Permit
A delay of the NECEC transmission line could cost Central Maine Power an extra $67 million, according to CEO Thorn Dickinson.

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