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February 22, 2026

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Energy Tech, Climate Key Themes at Western Governors’ Meeting
Biden administration officials met with Western governors to discuss the region's pressing topics, including energy technology, drought and wildfires.
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9 Western Governors Sign EV Infrastructure MOU
Governors from nine Western states agreed to create an integrated network of zero-emission vehicle infrastructure to support travel and commerce in the region.
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Companies Must Disclose Financial Climate Risks, Attorneys General Say
A coalition of attorneys general are demanding that the SEC require companies to disclose their GHG emissions annually, as well as any mitigation plans.
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Proposed NatGas Plants ‘Appear’ Contrary to NY Law, Regulator Says
In notices for draft permits of two proposed natural gas generating station upgrades, NY regulators said there are potential substantial associated emissions.
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CAISO Issues Urgent Call for More Summer Capacity
In a rare move, CAISO will use its capacity procurement mechanism to obtain more resources after other measures fell short, threatening summer blackouts.
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Ohio Lawmakers Slow Utility-scale Wind and Solar
Is Ohio's new local regulation of wind and solar "an ill wind that blows nobody any good," or an answer to frustrated locals afraid of mega projects?
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BOEM Advances Permitting for Connecticut’s Largest OSW Project
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has moved the Park City Wind project ahead to environmental review.
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
BOEM Beginning Environmental Review on Virginia OSW Project
BOEM is about to begin its review of Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, the first major milestone in the federal permitting of the 2.6-GW project.
Minnesota Commerce Department
Minnesota Utilities Struggling to Meet Low-income EE Goals as Legislators Boost Targets
Minnesota’s utilities will be required to meet increasing energy efficiency targets under a new law, but they are not meeting all of the old, lower goals.
New England Marine Renewable Energy Collaborative
Researchers in Massachusetts Test Tidal Energy
Researchers tested a 2-meter tidal turbine prototype that was built by Littoral Power Systems in New Bedford, Mass.

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