State and Local Policy

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NYSERDA Lays Out High Cost of Climate Law Compliance
The state authority managing New York’s clean-energy transition estimated one part of complying with the state’s climate law could carry a gross impact of more than $4,000 per year per household in some cases.
PSEG
PSEG Looks to Support N.J.’s Nuclear, Gas Generation Plans
PSEG is working to meet the energy needs expressed by New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and is gearing up to help with the potential expansion of the state’s nuclear and gas generation fleet.
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N.J. Considering Use of RGGI Funds to Curb Rate Hikes
New Jersey is studying whether to use funds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to keep down electricity rates and restructure the way utilities are compensated in an effort to reduce the pressure on electricity prices.
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Oregon’s Offshore Wind Road Map Acknowledges Uncertainty
Oregon released a draft road map to provide state lawmakers with recommendations on how to proceed with offshore wind endeavors, while acknowledging the uncertainty the industry faces.
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Solar and Wind Dominate California’s Energy Future, CEC Model Shows
Solar and wind resources could generate up to 85% of California’s electricity by 2045, according to a report being drafted by the energy commission.
Dominion Energy
Dominion Reports $3B in 2025 Earnings, Progress on CVOW Despite Delay
Dominion Energy updated analysts on its efforts to complete a major offshore wind project and to meet rising demand from data centers on its fourth-quarter earnings call.
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Colorado Bill Addresses Impacts of Coal Plant Extensions
A bill in the Colorado legislature seeks to reduce the environmental impact of federal orders delaying the retirement of coal-fired power plants.
Colorado Energy Office
Colo. PUC Approves 3.2-GW PSCo Resource Package
Colorado regulators approved 3.2 GW of new resources requested by Public Service Company of Colorado under an expedited approval process designed to take advantage of soon-expiring federal tax credits.
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California, 12 Other States Sue Trump Admin. Over Energy Grant Terminations
Thirteen blue states are suing the Trump administration for reversing Biden administration funding commitments worth $7.6 billion for energy and infrastructure projects.
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Mass. Nonprofits Outline Road Map for Peak Demand Decarbonization
Massachusetts could decarbonize its peaking power portfolio by 2050 through aggressive deployment of wind, batteries and demand flexibility, according to a new analysis by a group of environmental nonprofits.

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