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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Energy Programs Office (EPO) announced the Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight (CEOS) Series, a monthly virtual forum that highlights funding and technical assistance programs to help municipalities, non-profits, businesses, and homeowners adopt clean energy. Upcoming events are as follows:

The Illinois General Assembly House of Representatives’ Energy and Environment Committee scheduled a meeting on April 29, 2025, to discuss SB2456- Amends the Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Coal Resources Development Law of 1997, last discussed in PJM Flash 25-13. If enacted, SB 2456 would extend  20 ILCS 687/—which established a renewable energy resources trust …

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On April 9, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly Senate Revenue Committee will hear SB 2313 – EV REBATE ACT-ADMINISTRATION (agenda). As summarized by the Senate Clerk, the bill amends the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act,. by expanding Aauthorization for rebates to electric motorcycles. Specifies that, for a purchaser to be eligible to receive a rebate under …

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On April 4, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly House Appropriations Committee on Public Safety and Infrastructure will hear HB 3839 – IDOT-REST STOP EV CHARGING (agenda). As summarized by the House Clerk, the bill: The hearing will be held at 10:00 am CT in Virtual Room 1. Witness slips can be submitted here up until …

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On March 11, 2025, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) issued a Notice scheduling an informational session and soliciting comments on its proposal to true up the New Jersey Clean Energy Program’s 2025 budget, as well as proposed program revisions. The virtual information session is scheduled for March 26 at 10:00 am (Zoom); …

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On March 11, 12, and 13, the Illinois General Assembly will hear several bills related to clean energy in several House committees. Bills to be heard in committee are listed below, organized by committee. We will cover all bills in greater detail in coverage of their hearings. We note that many of these bills have …

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On March 11, 2025, two Committees on the Illinois General Assembly will hold hearings on the following bills related to renewable energy. House Public Utilities Committee On March 11, the House Public Utilities Committee will hear the following bills related to clean energy: HB 1834 – Self-Direct Energy Credits. As summarized by the House Clerk, …

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During the week of March 3, 2025, several Illinois General Assembly House and Senate Committees will hear bills related to clean energy. We will provide greater detail on each bill in coverage of their hearings. House Energy and Environment Committee On March 4, the House Energy and Environment Committee will hear several bills related to …

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On February 25 and 27, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly House will hear several bills related to renewable energy. Bills being heard in committee are listed below, organized by committee. We will cover all bills in greater detail in coverage of their hearings. House Energy and Environment Committee The House Energy and Environment Committee will …

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The Maryland House of Representatives Environment and Transportation (E&T) Committee scheduled a hearing on February 26, 2025, at 1:00 pm in Room 250 of the House Office Building to consider an energy related bill. The agenda in E&T and bill text are now available, and we provide the synopsis for the bill from the General …

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During the week of February 17, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly’s Revenue & Finance Committee and Public Utilities Committee will receive testimony on two bills relevant to renewable energy. The Public Utilities (PU) Committee scheduled a hearing for February 18, at 2:00pm, in Room 114 of the Capitol Building in Springfield, IL. The PU Committee …

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