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February 28, 2026

State & Regional

Baker Vetoes Mass. Climate Bill
Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed a wide-ranging climate bill, saying he needed more time to scrutinize the details of the legislation and recommend changes.
Calif. PUC Orders $200M Microgrid Incentive Program
The California PUC ordered utilities to hasten the creation of microgrids, including establishing a $200 million incentive program for high risk communities
CAISO Issues Final Report on August Blackouts
CAISO and state agencies released a final analysis of the August blackouts and steps they are taking to prevent capacity shortfalls this summer and beyond.
NY Awards 2.5-GW Offshore Deal to Equinor
New York announced that it is awarding 2,490 MW in offshore wind contracts to Equinor Wind US, the largest such procurement ever in the U.S.
Cap-and-trade Bill Emerges in Wash. Senate
A bill in the Washington State Senate would establish a cap-and-trade program to gradually limit the state’s emissions and fund decarbonization efforts.
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ISO-NE, NEPOOL to Kick off State Technical Forums
ISO-NE and NEPOOL will brief attendees on the basics at the first of several online public technical conferences to be held by New England states.
Members Endorse Charter for PJM PIEOUG
Members of PJM’s Public Interest and Environmental Organizations User Group unanimously endorsed a new charter for the stakeholder body.
Cuomo Outlines Green Path for New York in 2021
Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented an overview of government priorities in his State of the State address, ranking the transition to a green economy number five.
Calif. Governor Proposes $1.5 Billion for ZEVs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed investing $1.5 billion in zero-emission vehicles to accelerate their adoption as part of his $227 billion budget plan.
Summer Readiness Sought by CAISO, CPUC
CAISO briefed stakeholders on the schedule and scope of a series of upcoming sessions to address market enhancements for summer 2021 readiness.

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