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Outgoing Mass. DPU Chair Van Nostrand Discusses Gas Transition
Two and a half years after taking the helm at the Massachusetts DPU, Chair Jamie Van Nostrand is leaving after leading it through a series of major changes in its approach to natural gas regulation.
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CEC Approves 5 Offshore Wind Projects at California Ports

The California Energy Commission approved $42 million for five offshore wind projects at ports in the state, despite recent federal policy changes that have left the future of the renewable resource in limbo.

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Nebraska AG Sues Largest Utility to Block Coal Retirement

Nebraska’s attorney general is suing the state’s largest electric utility in an attempt to block partial retirement of an aging coal- and gas-fired power plant.

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Ørsted to Slash Workforce, Refocus on European OSW
Ørsted will reduce its workforce roughly 25% through the end of 2027 as it wraps up construction of offshore wind farms and remakes itself as a more competitive company.
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Renewable Construction Slump Starts in 2028, Forecast Shows

Construction of new wind, solar and energy storage facilities will decrease significantly over the next five years, a BloombergNEF analyst said in an presentation to the California Energy Commission.

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N.J. Seeks to Promote Energy-efficient Construction
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is looking to stimulate energy-efficient construction with a new program that offers a simpler incentive application process and incentives of up to $2.50/square foot of construction. 
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FERC Ends Rule Pausing Pipeline Construction Pending Rehearing
Citing growing demand for power and gas, FERC removed regulations that paused pipeline construction pending appeals after developers said it led to too many delays and costs.
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Energy Grants Worth $24B Appear Poised for Cancellation
The Trump administration is gearing up — possibly — to terminate billions more in energy-related grants awarded under the Biden administration.
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Report Projects $19.3B in Benefits from New England Efficiency Programs
Projected energy efficiency investments in New England over the next three years will generate an estimated $19.3 billion in lifetime benefits, returning $2.93 for every dollar spent, according to new analysis by the Acadia Center.
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Officials Discuss Ways to Educate Customers on Efficiency
Rising demand and power bills are giving an extra push to expand demand-side management programs, but experts said the industry needs to do more to educate consumers to take advantage of the resources.

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