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March 3, 2026

State & Regional

FEMA Wants $4 Billion from PG&E in Bankruptcy
FEMA's claims that Pacific Gas and Electric owes it more than $3.9 billion have thrown the utility’s Chapter 11 case into disarray.
Newsom Budget Reiterates PG&E Takeover Threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom released an outline of his proposed 2020-2021 budget that included language reiterating his threat to take over Pacific Gas and Electric.
Court Says it Lacks Authority to Decide Entergy Suit
Entergy Mississippi scored a victory in an 11 year rate battle brought by the former attorney general, who claimed the utility overcharged customers.
Cuomo Sets New York’s Green Goals for 2020
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signaled the state will continue to step up efforts to decarbonize its economy with an eye to spreading the benefits.
NYISO Focus Turns to Grid ‘Transition’
NYISO plans to devote one day a month for stakeholders to discuss reliability and market issues related to integrating clean energy resources.
Texas PUC Waits to Rule on El Paso Electric Purchase
Faced with a deadline to rule on J.P. Morgan’s $4.3 billion purchase of El Paso Electric, the Texas PUC will take the matter up during its next meetings.
West Coast Pushes for Building Electrification
The electrification of buildings is receiving increased attention in 2020, as several cities consider banning using natural gas for heating and cooking.
Bipartisan Bill Looks to End Va. Electric Monopolies
Virginia legislators announced a bipartisan bill that would end the electric market monopoly, allowing consumers to choose their electric provider.
New York Advanced Clean Energy Goals in 2019
New York started 2019 around renewable energy and quickened the pace of the most ambitious decarbonization goals in the country.
PG&E Turmoil Will Occupy West Again in 2020
PG&E's bankruptcy looks likely to continue through the first half of 2020, while CAISO seeks to expand its EIM and meet reliability requirements.

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