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February 25, 2026

State & Regional

Vermont Working to Align Energy, Climate Plans
The Vermont Climate Council has begun aligning the state’s Comprehensive Energy Plan with a new Climate Action Plan due at year-end.
Former ERCOT CEO Kahn Resigns from Board
Former ERCOT CEO Bob Kahn resigned from the Texas grid operator’s Board of Directors over a conflict of interest as general manager of TMPA.
NE Officials Focus on Environmental Justice, Public Outreach in Forum
State energy officials in New England held an online technical forum to discuss equity and environmental justice issues.
US Adds Offshore Wind Area off New York
The Biden administration will open a new area off Long Island to offshore wind development and set a goal of 30 GW by 2030.
Wash. Land Use Measure Nears Passage
A bill to require consideration of climate change in land use planning appears headed toward approval in the Washington state legislature.
Connecticut Bill Addresses Solar Siting in Farmlands, Forests
A Connecticut bill seeks an increased review of siting proposals for solar facilities on certain farmlands and forests.
NC Microgrids Improving Grid Reliability and Resilience
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are outdistancing the state’s investor-owned utilities in microgrid deployment.
Mass. Governor Signs NextGen Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker signed a climate bill into law after months of negotiation between the executive branch and the Massachusetts legislature.
Berkshire Hathaway Offers Texas Emergency Power Supply
Berkshire Hathaway is proposing an entity in Texas that would build and maintain 10 GW of natural gas-fired capacity and gas storage.
Minnesota PUC Approves ‘Last Good-priced’ Wind PPA in MISO
Minnesota regulators approved a PPA between Xcel Energy and a 200-MW Iowa wind farm that the utility says is the “last good-priced” wind in MISO.

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