Battery Storage Bill Gets Approved by Virginia Governor
HB891 was approved by the Governor. This bill becomes effective on July 1, 2026. This bill as introduced would prohibit localities from requiring an additional special…
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April 23, 2026
April 20, 2026
Nonresidential Shopping Customer Bill Signed by Virginia Governor
As amended by substitution on February 10, 2026 HB921 was signed into law by the Virginia Governor. This bill will allow any nonresidential customer with an annual…
April 15, 2026
VA Gov. Signs Bill to Study Demand Response Programs
On April 13th as amended on March 11, 2026 SB43 was signed by the Virginia Governor. This new law becomes effective on July 1, 2026. As amended this bill directs the…
Governor Signs Law Allowing Opt-Out Municipal Aggregations
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signs LD2112 that will allow municipalities to conduct opt-out electricity municipal aggregations. As reported previously on April 6th the…
April 8, 2026
Two New Maine Energy Bills Signed Into Law
On March 19, 2026 LD1964 was signed as an emergency bill clarifying that solar energy equipment and contracts for shared financial interests in distributed generation…
March 27, 2026
Energy Storage and Virtual Power Plant Bills to Watch
Several state lawmakers are considering energy storage related bills that among other things would require the regulators and electric utilities to develop virtual power…
March 25, 2026
Law Condemns Rescission of EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards
SR85 condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty, medium-duty, and heavy-duty…
Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation to Accelerate Clean Energy Progress and Expand Energy Storage
A4529/S3819 modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) incentive program. The…
March 23, 2026
Maine Gov Janet Mills Signs New Energy Law
In Maine, LD 2153 was signed into law. The companion bill is HP 1442. This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governors Energy Office to the Department of…
New Law Allows Alternative Rate Plans for Certain Natural Gas Companies
As Enrolled, SB103 bill allows alternative rate plans aimed primarily at gas utilities. Among other things this bill addresses forecasted test periods and creates…
