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February 20, 2026

State & Regional

Oregon Metro
Oregon Adopts Nation’s Strictest Landfill Emissions Rules
Oregon’s EQC approved the most stringent landfill emissions standards in the U.S., part of an effort to reduce the release of heat-trapping methane.
National Center for Freight & Infrastructure Research & Education
Trucks the Focus of Midwest States’ Collaboration on EVs
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota will collaborate to speed electric vehicle adoption in the upper Midwest, focusing initially on trucks.
Southern Power
ERCOT Mothballed Resources Return to Year-round Ops
Three generating units with 226 MW of capacity, previously mothballed on a seasonal basis, are returning to year-round service in the ERCOT market.
Entergy
Texas Market Taking Winterization Seriously this Time
There's a new focus on winter weather in the Texas electricity market after February's winter storm drove the ERCOT grid to the brink of collapse.
Public Service Commission of D.C
DC’s Solar Markets Expanding in Low-income Neighborhoods
D.C.'s ambitious clean energy target — 100% by 2032 — has created a market for solar companies and utility bill savings for the city's low-income residents.
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Conn. Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court Decision on Power Plant Approval
Connecticut's Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision to approve a new gas-fired power plant, dismissing a local environmental group’s complaint.
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Solar Expansion Faces Escalating Resistance
The historic shift to clean energy sources such as solar is encountering significant resistance from some unexpected corners.
Connecticut Power and Energy Society
Utility CEOs Talk Alignment with Conn. on Climate Change
Catherine Stempien, CEO of Avangrid Networks, and Eversource Energy CEO Joe Nolan spoke at the Connecticut Power and Energy Society’s Power Hour event.
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Pediatrician Calls for Urgent Action on 100% Clean Energy in Massachusetts
A public health expert says that “health protection and equity need to be the focus as countries move to control pollution and slow climate change.”
Charlie Walker, CC BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia
Rhode Island Governor Steps up Pace of State Climate Council
At Gov. Dan McKee’s request, Rhode Island’s climate council will move from quarterly to monthly meetings.

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