Reminder – Community Solar Becomes Law Without Gov’s Signature
Without a signature or veto from Maine Gov. Mills by the statutory deadline the community solar bill LD1966 has become law in Maine. The law is entitled “An Act to…
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May 21, 2026
Governor Signs Renewable Power Generation Law
On May 20, 2026 the Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont, signed HB 5340 entitled “An Act Concerning Renewable Power Generation” and is now Public Act 26-127. The latest…
May 18, 2026
Governor Signs Utility Relief Act
On May 12 via a press release Maryland Gov. announces that he has formally signed the Utility RELIEF Act. “HB1532 delivers tangible relief for Marylanders struggling…
May 6, 2026
Virginia Governor Signs Key Energy Legislation
At the end of the legislative session, Virginia Governor signed several pieces of energy legislation into law. These energy-related bills will be effective July 1, 2026,…
May 5, 2026
In Case You Missed It
On April 13, 2026, Maine Gov. Mills signed into law House Bill LD2112 that authorizes municipalities and tribal communities to establish community choice aggregation…
April 24, 2026
New Solar Permitting Law Approved
HB711 was approved by the Governor on April 22, 2026. This bill is effective July 1, 2026. As amended on January 30, 2026 this bill deals with local permitting of…
New Law Approved Requiring Utilities to Conduct Interconnection Capacity Assessment
HB1065 was approved by Governor on April 22, 2026. This bill is identical to SB 508. This bill is effective July 1, 2026. This bill among other things: Directs…
Virginia RPS Bill Signed by Governor
As amended HB892 was signed into law by Gov. Spanberger on April 22, 2026. This new law goes into effect July 1, 2026. This bill as amended on March 10, 2026 the new law…
April 23, 2026
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…
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…
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