Illinois Hyperscale Data Center Bill Inches Forwarded
HB5513 entitled “Hyperscale Data Centers” is introduced as a new Act. As reported previously, this bill was introduced on February 6, 2026. First reading and referred to…
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March 3, 2026
February 27, 2026
More Energy Legislation to Watch
HB921 in Virginia was reported favorably by Senate Commerce and Labor Committee As reported previously, this bill would allow any nonresidential customer with an annual…
Update: Massive MA Legislation Passes Crucial House Vote by Adopting all Amendments and Now Moves to Final Vote in Senate
House of Representatives – Passed to be engrossed – 128 YEAS to 27 NAYS H5151 – Entitled “An Act Relative To Energy Affordability, Clean Power And…
February 26, 2026
Energy Legislation to Watch
HB2456 in Arizona if passed would prohibit counties from blocking the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) if they are co-located with a large industrial…
February 25, 2026
Harmful Massachusetts Retail Energy Legislation to Keep an Eye On
Massachusetts bill, H5151 entitled An Act Relative To Energy Affordability, Clean Power And Economic Competitiveness has been reported from the House Ways and Means…
February 19, 2026
Connecticut Power and Energy Society Hosted 2026 Annual Legislative Preview
The Connecticut Power and Energy Society hosted its 2026 Annual Legislative Preview, convening key policymakers and regulators to outline energy priorities for…
February 12, 2026
Amended House/Senate Amendments Introduced Related to Surplus Interconnection Services
In Virginia HB1065 / SB508 substitute amendments introduced on a bill to direct certain electric utilities to undertake comprehensive assessments and establish pilot…
February 11, 2026
Bill Repealing Multi-use Energy Data Platform Passes Both Houses
HB723-FN in New Hampshire has passed both houses and heads to Governor for signature or repeal. As reported previously, the bill if approved would repeal all statutes…
February 9, 2026
Massive Michigan Telephone Solicitation Act Resurfaces
On February 3, 2026 SB-0351 a massive consumer protection: marketing and advertising; telephone solicitation act resurfaces. Among other things this bill prescribes the…
February 6, 2026
Bill Would Introduce Retail Electric Choice to Non-Residential Customers
In a press release, the Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL) explain that new “legislation has been introduced to strengthen West Virginia’s energy market by giving…
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