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March 1, 2026

State & Regional

Overheard at NECA 2020 Fuels Conference
The NECA Fuels Conference tackled the subject of natural gas bans by local governments, questioning if they are necessary to transition to clean energy.
FERC
FERC Urged to Embrace Carbon Pricing
Most panelists urged FERC to support state and RTO efforts to introduce carbon pricing during a daylong technical conference.
Vermont Working to Electrify Rural Transit
Panelists at the Energy Action Network Summit discussed how to increase bus ridership and incentivize EV purchases in the mostly rural Vermont.
RI Updates 2030 Load and Renewables Forecast
Rhode Island will need to add about 440 GWh of renewable energy annually to meet the state’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030, Brattle said.
Energy Amendments on NM, Nevada Ballots
Voters in New Mexico and Nevada will make major decisions on their states’ energy futures come Election Day in November.
Calif. IOUs Escape Blame for Fires so Far
Wildfires have burned nearly 4 million acres in California this year, but there’s little indication utility equipment played a role.
Mass., Conn. Seek Federal Partner on Decarbonization
Stronger federal leadership is needed to help New England’s decarbonization efforts, Massachusetts' and Connecticut's top energy officials said.
62% of New Yorkers Support NYISO Carbon Pricing
More than 60% of New Yorkers said they approve of NYISO’s carbon pricing plan, according to a poll released by the ISO.
Maine Makes Record Renewable Procurement
The Maine PUC announced a 546-MW procurement of renewable energy, its largest since restructuring more than 20 years ago.
NY Utilities, Developers Tweak Storage Procurement Terms
New York’s utilities are working with government officials and project developers to fine-tune the processes of state-mandated energy storage solicitations.

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