State and Local Policy

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Washington Lawmakers Pass Bill to Green Public Buildings
A new Washington law will require all new "major" publicly owned or leased buildings to be designed with all-electric energy systems in mind.
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NJ Delays Third OSW Solicitation for PJM Tx, NY Bight Winners
New Jersey will delay its third offshore wind solicitation by three months to allow it to incorporate proposed transmission projects now being reviewed by PJM.
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California PUC Sets Biomethane Targets
The California PUC established new biomethane procurement goals to help reduce methane emissions from landfills, dairies and natural gas use.
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Draft Study Weighs Tradeoffs of CO2 Pricing, FCEM for ISO-NE
A draft study evaluating ways to decarbonize New England’s power sector finds multiple advantages for carbon pricing, but also significant tradeoffs.
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Massachusetts Commission Deliberates Emissions Cap for Heating Fuel
The Massachusetts Commission on Clean Heat will spend the next month identifying policies and initiatives that can help achieve building sector emissions sublimits.
BOEM
Energy Bar Weighs OSW in Oregon, California
New wind areas off the Oregon coast could lead to regional transmission planning with California, panelists told the EBA's Western Chapter.
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Penn., Ohio and W.Va. Considering Regional Hydrogen Hub
Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia have teamed up to launch a joint bid in DOE’s competitive bidding process for hydrogen manufacturing hubs.
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Fierce Bidding Pushes NY Bight Auction to $4.37 Billion
Six companies offered a record $4.37 billion for 5.6 GW of offshore wind capacity in the New York Bight after three days of fierce bidding.
ChargePoint
Connecticut EV Right-to-charge Bill too Broad, Attorney Says
Connecticut legislators took comments on a priority bill that would prevent condo and apartment owners from restricting access to EV chargers.
DOE
Massachusetts Solar Watchers See Warning Signs in Local Siting
Solar siting in Massachusetts has proven to be a "much, much more heavy lift" than expected, said Grasshopper Energy's Jonathan Persaud.

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