Insurers and environmental group urge changes to House Bill 369, criticizing utility liability and energy definition Insurance groups APCIA and NAMIC and the Alaska Center for the Environment told the House Energy Committee they oppose key provisions of House Bill 369, saying its utility-liability language weakens accountability and that the bill's "diverse energy" definition could favor fossil fuels; the committee took no action and set the bill aside.

Alaska's House Bill 369 is facing fierce opposition from insurance groups and environmental advocates who argue it could weaken accountability for utility-caused wildfires and favor fossil fuels.

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Administration cancels nearly $30 billion in Biden-era green loans; DOE secretary says loans wouldn’t lower consumer costs The Trump administration announced cancellations of about $30 billion in clean-energy loans and revisions to another $53 billion. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a news panel the funds ‘‘wouldn’t lower the cost of energy for Americans,’’ while panelists raised legal, geopolitical and corruption concerns.

The Trump administration is scrapping nearly $30 billion in clean-energy loans, claiming they won't lower energy costs for Americans—what does this mean for future energy policies?

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Utah regulators hear debate over Rocky Mountain Power’s Community Clean Energy Program valuation, REC treatment and customer notices At a Utah Public Service Commission hearing on docket 25-035-06, witnesses debated how to value program resources (Schedule 38 vs. PVRRD), whether and how to monetize or retire renewable energy certificates (RECs), reserve fund sizing, notice and opt‑out mechanics, and the risk that delays could threaten developers’ production tax credit eligibility.

Utah regulators are diving deep into the heated debate over Rocky Mountain Power's new Community Clean Energy Program, with competing views on how to manage costs, renewable energy credits, and consumer notices!

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PUC staff and intervenors urge electrification study; debate continues over who should run programs and how to fund them PUC staff, intervenors and the Colorado Energy Office described a settlement provision for an electrification study but differed on its ability to resolve legal and incentive structure concerns. Intervenors urged third‑party implementation and pointed to precedents in other states; staff and CEO recommended studying technical assumptions while a PU

A pivotal electrification study is underway in Colorado, but can it truly resolve the legal and incentive challenges facing utility-led programs?

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California Legislature Reviews Electricity Reliability Amid Growing Demand and Federal Changes California energy agencies discuss reliability strategies in light of increasing electricity demands.

California lawmakers are grappling with the future of energy reliability as demands soar and federal policies shift—how will they ensure a sustainable power supply?

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Congress considers changes to clean energy tax credits amid budget reconciliation debate Congress proposes significant restrictions on clean energy tax credits to fund tax cut extensions.

Congress is debating drastic changes to clean energy tax credits that could reshape the future of renewable energy in America.

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Scaling distributed generation starts with smarter state policy How well-crafted state policy can drive decarbonization in an evolving energy transition.

As demand for electricity grows, CHESSA member Aspen Power highlights the role of strong state policy in scaling Distributed Generation (DG).

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Solar Shakeup: U.S. Tariffs Aim To Protect Domestic Industry From China Dumping

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Minnesota Senate introduces electric vehicle charging tax bill Senate bill proposes kilowatt tax for electric vehicle charging stations in Minnesota

Minnesota is gearing up for a game-changing electric vehicle tax bill that could reshape the future of EV charging and transportation funding!

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Maryland grapples with energy reliability amid data center boom and policy uncertainty Maryland faces energy challenges due to unreliable PJM data and rapid data center growth.

Maryland is at a crossroads as rising energy demands from data centers clash with outdated solutions, leaving residents to wonder about the future of their energy costs and reliability.

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Colorado General Assembly exempts nuclear energy from clean energy resource definition Legislature emphasizes advanced nuclear's role in reducing emissions and creating jobs.

Colorado's House Bill 1040 could revolutionize the state's energy landscape by promoting advanced nuclear energy as a solution to rising electricity demands and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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