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March 12, 2026

State & Regional

States, Enviros Differ on Jurisdiction over Energy Efficiency
Environmentalists last week urged FERC to decide whether states can control participation of energy efficiency resources in RTOs.
‘Devious’ Move Puts Md. Wind Projects out to Sea
Rep. Andy Harris inserted language into a U.S. House appropriations bill to effectively force two wind turbine projects to move farther offshore.
Vermont Seeks ISO-NE Help on Tx Constraints
Vermont regulators and utilities are working with ISO-NE to resolve transmission constraints in the northern part of the state.
California Officials: Aliso Canyon Safe to Open
California officials cleared the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility to resume injections, even as momentum builds to permanently close the site.
California Lawmakers Extend Cap-and-Trade
Both houses of the California State Legislature voted late Monday to extend the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) cap-and-trade program until 2030.
NYPSC Extends Con Ed Demand Program
The New York PSC approved an indefinite extension for Consolidated Edison’s demand management program in Brooklyn and Queens.
Illinois Zero-Emission Credit Suit Dismissed
A federal judge dismissed challenges to Illinois’ zero-emission credit program, saying the plaintiffs lacked standing.
California Zero-Carbon Power Bill Advances
A California Senate bill that would require utilities to obtain all their electricity from zero-carbon sources advanced through a key committee.
California Democrats Move to Extend Cap-and-Trade
California Democrats unveiled legislation to combat air pollution that included a measure to extend the state’s greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program.
NY, Ill. Cite Allco Ruling in Defense of ZECs
Illinois and New York state officials filed briefs citing a recent 2nd Circuit decision in defense of their zero-emission credits for nuclear plants.

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