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February 25, 2026

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Tesla: NY Climate, ZEV Sales Laws ‘Out of Sync’
Tesla is backing a bill in New York that it says would protect dealer franchises while allowing ZEV manufacturers to grow through direct sales.
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Kauai Solar + Pumped Hydro Project Raises Questions
A solar plus pumped hydro storage project proposed by the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative could produce a quarter of the island’s energy requirements.
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Cap-and-trade Bill Squeaks Through Washington Senate
The Democrat-controlled Washington Senate barely passed a cap-and-trade bill designed to trim industrial carbon emissions.
Wash. Senate OKs Low-carbon Fuels Bill
The Washington Senate approved a bill that would require an increased use of biofuels to cut carbon emissions from vehicles.
Massachusetts City Puts Energy Coach to Work
Local leaders in Newton, Mass., created a new energy coach position to help individuals and small businesses achieve energy efficiency.
Vistra Hurries Joppa Retirement, Plans Renewable Developments
Vistra said that it will idle units at its coal- and gas-fired Joppa Power Plant next year, three years earlier than planned.
Cooling Urban Heat Islands with ‘Smart Surfaces’
Speakers at an Atlantic Council webinar on smart surfaces say that greening roofs and sidewalks should be an integral part of Biden’s infrastructure plan.
NY Pushes Electrification with Heat Pumps
New York state and its utilities are funding a $700 million program to support EE and building electrification, mainly through heat pump technologies.
Bill Would Make NV Energy Aim Higher on EE
A Nevada bill calls on NV Energy to set ambitious targets for its EE programs and direct more energy-savings efforts to low-income customers.
UPDATED: Senate Passes Wash. Refrigerant GHG Bill
A bill to dramatically reduce Washington’s GHG emissions from large refrigeration and air conditioners is near a final vote in the Senate.

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