State and Local Policy

NC Looks at Holistic Approach to Planning
The North Carolina Utilities Commission examined how generation and distribution planning in the state are going to become more holistic and integrated.
Nevada Lawmakers Debate ‘30-by-30’ Resolution
A resolution that would express the Nevada legislature’s support for protecting 30% of the state’s lands and waters by 2030 had its first committee hearing.
Mass. Utilities Plan May RFP for 1.6 GW of Offshore Wind
Massachusetts utilities ask for regulatory approval of an offshore wind RFP that will require bidders to address diversity and equity.
Electric Heating Bill Passes Wash. House
The Washington House passed a bill to encourage all-electric heating designs in publicly owned or leased facilities.
Wash. Bill Would Chart Course for EV Buildout
A Washington bill would map out needed locations for charging stations as the state sees growing adoption of EVs.
Natural Gas Use Expected to Rise in NY
New York will see an increase in new natural gas plants and hours of operation of existing plants after the Indian Point Nuclear Energy Center closes.
NJ Regulators Give Microgrid Projects a Thumbs Up
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved $4 million in subsidies for microgrids in Atlantic City and seven other locations.
Vote on Mass. Climate Bill Delayed in Senate
Massachusetts Sen. Bruce Tarr delayed the vote on a climate bill after lawmakers reworked the text to incorporate amendments from Gov. Charlie Baker.
Cut Peakers, Boost Storage, NY Climate Council Hears
Residents speaking to New York’s Climate Action Council urged haste in stopping construction of new gas-fired power plants and closing old peaker plants.
Mass. Competition Fast-tracks Net-zero Building Innovation
A Massachusetts Clean Energy Center competition to improve home energy efficiency inspires a new project to facilitate net-zero retrofits.

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