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March 2, 2026

State & Regional

California Travels down Electrification Road
California's Energy Commission tried to electrify buildings and improve appliance efficiency by approving electrification and green energy ordinances.
New Pa. Generator Hedging Gas Prices with Ethane
If natural gas prices rise from their low prices, CPV's 1,050-MW Fairview Energy Center near Johnstown, Pa., can add up to 25% ethane into its fuel mix.
Fire Victims Challenge PG&E Deal as Vote Looms
The $13.5 billion settlement PG&E struck with wildfire victims may be in trouble, threatening one main component of the utility’s plan to exit bankruptcy.
DOJ Joins NextEra Appeal of Texas ROFR Ruling
The U.S. Department of Justice again supported NextEra’s effort to repeal a Texas law giving incumbent transmission companies the right of first refusal.
UPDATED: Court Won’t Endorse Letter to PG&E Fire Victims
Lawyers in PG&E’s bankruptcy case argued whether the court should approve a letter informing fire victims of potential flaws in a $13.5 billion settlement.
Solar Subsidy Program Ending in New Jersey
New Jersey is winding down a solar energy program that helped place the state near the top of solar production in the country.
FERC Approves Prescott-SWEPCO Settlement
FERC resolved a dispute over overlapping congestion charges on the MISO-SPP seam when it accepted a settlement SWEPCO and the city of Prescott, Ark.
FERC Rejects Cost Formula for NJ Merchant Tx
FERC ruled two merchant transmission operators in New Jersey are liable for cost allocations under PJM’s RTEP despite converting from firm to non-firm.
California PUC Adopts Electrification Pilot Programs
The California PUC created two pilot programs to jump start the state’s electrification of residential structures, devoting $200 million toward the effort.
N.J. Investigating Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market
New Jersey officials have taken the first step in determining whether the state should remain in PJM’s regional capacity market or go in another direction.

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