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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 02/03/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is referred to Finance.
- systems as a primary source of energy.
- But we can now also say that clean energy is cheaper than conventional sources of energy.
- We talk about the price of energy, and you were talking about the price of energy set by gas.
- We hear a lot about renewable energy driving up the cost. Renewable energy is so expensive.
Committee:
Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Summary:
The Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met under Chair Senator Kevin Parker and considered several bills related to clean energy, transmission, storage, schools, and microgrids. Bill 1456, which would require certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero-emissions and direct NYSERDA studies and incentives, was discussed as technology-neutral and advanced with one no vote to the Finance Committee. Bill 286, increasing statewide energy storage capacity, drew concerns about battery safety, fire risk, and volunteer fire department training, but was advanced to the floor with two no votes. Bill 2482, the Go Green Schools Act, would let schools convert to renewable energy and keep savings for school operations; it advanced to the floor despite concerns about siting solar on school grounds. Bill 2485 on expanding electric transmission lines and Bill 5510 directing NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations were both advanced to the Finance Committee, each with one no vote.
The committee then heard testimony from Marguerite Wells, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. She argued that wind, solar, storage, and transmission have made New York a leader in clean energy and said renewable energy is increasingly cost-competitive, with much of recent bill increases driven by grid upgrades and gas prices rather than renewables. She also said clean energy helps hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, pointed to community solar and offshore wind as savings and reliability tools, and said the state’s permitting and interconnection processes have improved.
Members questioned Wells about farmland use, decommissioning, recycling of solar and wind equipment, battery storage safety, local control, and misinformation. Wells said utility-scale projects require decommissioning plans and financial assurances, farmland must be restored under agricultural guidelines, and recycling capacity is developing. On battery storage, she said New York has rigorous codes and monitoring requirements, that not all storage is lithium-ion, and that state-level permitting is appropriate for large facilities. Several senators raised concerns about fires, contamination, winter performance, and siting projects in densely populated areas or on farmland, while others emphasized farmland protections and the value of renewable projects to host communities.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- As well as significant changes to the 2021 versus the 2018 and the 2024 energy code.
- makes more sense for someone from finance or someone from HHS, but it doesn't restrict anyone.
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- And it seems that that is a energy.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber Fri May 8, 2026, 10:00AM HST - Day 58
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, we today have our research team from the finance staff. Uh, we have Miguel, who's not present.
- Our intent in sunsetting these credits, particularly the credit for solar energy, is to stabilize our
- chair and finance committee, and I know they approach negotiations thoughtfully and with the best of
- energy incentives included safe harbor provisions to protect projects already in progress.
- The changes to the renewable energy The changes to the renewable energy income tax credit in this bill
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Natural Resources & Energy. (3-4-26)
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- . alternative source of energy.
- </c> to say that a contract to provide energy to say that a contract to provide energy is<00:15:10.560
- attract energy, I'm that will hopefully attract energy, I'm sorry,<00:15:49.480><c> industry</c><00:15
- Kentucky is currently experiencing an energy affordability crisis where one in three energy bills will
- Kentucky is currently experiencing an energy affordability crisis where one in three energy bills will
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources & Energy
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider Amendment of Rule 6(b) of the Committee Rules to establish the reporting quorum, an original resolution to provide for the funding of the Committee for the 119th Congress, and the nominations of Douglas Burgum, of North D Jan 23rd, 2025 at 08:30 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chris Wright to be Secretary of Energy.
- Wright for Secretary of Energy.
- I am enthusiastic about what we heard about his vision on energy and viewing energy as an asset versus
- finance program.
- positive wind energy projects.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Sub. on General Government (1-29-26)
Transcript Highlights:
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- So our finance corporation, um, we have programs available.
- So our a finance that we could create.
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- </c> figure cost, but the time and energy figure cost, but the time and energy spent, spent, spent, there
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:20
Approval of Minutes 00:00:41
Department of Agriculture 00:01:06, 958, all
Summary:
The House Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government met for its third meeting, approved the minutes, and heard a budget presentation from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Department representatives Brandon Reid, Lee Macintosh, and Mark Bolan outlined the agency’s funding mix and requested support for several priorities in House Bill 500, including continuation of existing items, county fair grants, and an additional $5 million for the new economic development fund. They also discussed a capital request to replace two aging scale trucks, noting the vehicles are from 2002 and 2006 and have become unreliable and expensive to repair.
The department emphasized several additional needs: funding to begin regulating and inspecting electric vehicle charging stations through the weights and measures division, retention and recruitment funding after losing 108 employees over three years, and a request to pay off tobacco-related debt service so more money can flow through the tobacco formula. They also cited House Bill 417, filed by Speaker Osborne, as supporting farmland preservation, saying the agency has a program ready but needs funding to implement it. Officials said the farm-to-food-banks and rural mental health items in the budget were acceptable as reduced by the tobacco formula.
Members asked questions about pump inspection fees and staffing losses. The department said the inspection fee is $100 per station, not per pump, and that the same fee applies even to larger stations. On retention and recruitment, officials said the cost of turnover is significant but they did not have a dollar estimate. No votes were taken beyond the motion to approve the minutes, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 14th, 2026 at 12:23 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's to generate your own energy.
- People want the energy, but they also don't want the results of having the energy.
- The issue is energy, and it will always be energy.
- company decides to purchase that energy, wouldn't that energy, Mr.
- in this state that will power a clean energy industry that can, like Facebook, use 100% energy.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They save farmers and ranchers thousands of dollars per year on water, energy, and other inputs.
- They cost approximately $96 per ton, while other sectors, such as the energy sector.
- Chairman and members, Michael Bocadaro on behalf of the Ag Energy Consumers Association.
- Bernie Merrick, Department of Finance. I just wanted to respond to that.
- Chair, Edson Perez here on behalf of Advanced Energy United.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/07/26
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- And, Madam Chair, I'm happy to answer any questions. through finance so its fiscal and policy through
- finance so its fiscal and policy implications<00:08:24.400><c> can</c><00:08:24.520><c> be</c><00:08
- local governments the ability to bond for the construction of thermal energy networks.
- Chair, I move that Senate File 4667 be referred to the Committee on Finance and whatever.
- Chair, I move that Senate File 4667 be referred to the Committee on Finance and whatever.
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:09:22.959><c> the</c> Terminology, Education, Energy, the Terminology, Education, Energy, the
- Uh, Chair, Finance. >> Um, thank you, Mr.
- Uh chair<00:12:36.240><c> finance.</c> chair finance. chair finance.
- Enjoy your afternoon finance committee.
- </c> Energy and the Environment. Energy and the Environment.
Summary:
The Maryland Senate convened with a quorum present and began the session with an invocation by Rabbi Ari Goldstein of Temple Beth Shalom, who urged senators to listen carefully, act with humility and integrity, and keep policy focused on real people and practical justice. His remarks were journalized without objection. The chamber also welcomed several guests, including a senior Girl Scout troop from Jefferson, family members of a senator, and visiting teachers, educators, and students from the College Board Foundation.
The main floor action was a resolution recognizing Korean-American Day and honoring the Korean Society of Maryland and the broader Korean American community for their contributions to Maryland and the nation. The sponsor highlighted the community’s history since the first Korean immigrants arrived in North America in 1903 and named several Korean American leaders present in the gallery. The resolution was read in full and adopted unanimously, with applause and thanks extended to the guests.
The Senate then handled first-reader bill introductions: Senate Bill 280, relating to state parks terminology in the Natural Resources/Education/Energy/Environment committees, and Senate Bill 281, the Metro Funding Modification Act of 2026, referred to Budget and Taxation. Leadership noted that the early weeks of session would be committee-heavy, with most bills going to standing committees rather than the floor. Committee chairs then gave scheduling updates, including truncated hearing formats due to bill volume, upcoming hearings on longevity, the AHEAD model and emergency department wait times, election law bills, controller briefings, and departmental hearings. The Senate adjourned without objection until Wednesday, January 21, for a 10:00 a.m. pro forma session.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Cash Management Review Board Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So item number 3A is an application from the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy.
- Department of Conservation and Energy. The request is to open a new ZBA account at J.P.
- So 3D is from the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Management and Finance.
- Okay, so 3E is also from the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Management and Finance.
- So 3F is also from the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Management and Finance.
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting and then considered a series of banking and account requests from state agencies. Most items involved opening new zero-balance or operating accounts, transferring existing accounts, or changing banks to improve payment processing, accessibility, or reduce fees. Agencies included the Department of Conservation and Energy, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, Department of Health, Department of Justice, and Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
Several Department of Health requests were approved, including new accounts for federal wire transfers, the state’s online interpreter registry, and Safe Drinking Water Program application fees. Members also approved a transfer of a resident funds fiduciary account from J.P. Morgan to Red River Bank because of policy changes affecting debit card use. The Department of Justice received approval to close a Regions Bank account and move to LaCap Federal Credit Union due to much lower monthly fees, and Public Safety and Corrections was approved to open an operating account for a new motor vehicle field office at Fort Polk.
The committee also approved an escrow account for the Louisiana Evidence Control Unit under Public Safety Services to collect and settle seized evidentiary funds not pending forfeiture. After no further business, the meeting adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Finance. Thank you. Stephen Benson, Department of Finance.
- Department of Finance. Thank you. Stephen Benson, Department of Finance.
- Anybody else, Department of Finance? And I'm Metzay on Department of Finance.
- Department of Finance. Lizzie Arriaga, Department of Finance. Nothing to add.
- clean energy tax credits.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Finance. Placed under second reading of bills.
- SB 1509, campaign finance lobbyist reporting.
- Finance. SB 1630. SB 1629, behavioral health contracts network adequacy. Finance.
- SB 1606, plug-in solar energy requirements.
- SB 1607 consumer assistance health insurance claims. finance. Energy requirements.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed attendance, approved the journal, and welcomed several guests in the gallery, including a veteran and House candidate, a former legislative district chair, and two district guests attending in support of future highway-naming testimony. The chamber also extended well wishes to Senator Farnsworth’s wife, who was reported hospitalized, and announced a temporary committee replacement appointment for Senator Fernandez on the Education Committee.
The bulk of the meeting consisted of reading House messages and introducing numerous bills for first reading and committee referral, covering a wide range of topics including transportation, taxation, education, health care, housing, water, public safety, elections, immigration, behavioral health, and appropriations. The Senate also placed many measures on second reading, including bills on school budgets, civics instruction, campaign finance, voter registration, housing, tax deductions, and public safety-related issues. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following day.
The chamber then considered a gubernatorial nomination and, on a voice vote, confirmed James McCain to the Arizona Board of Regents for a term ending January 19, 2032. After a recess and return, additional bills were introduced and referred, including measures on corporal punishment in schools, homeless shelter funding, child care waiting lists, community gardens, solar energy requirements, insurance claims assistance, firearms regulation, and crime victim notification funding. The Senate adjourned at the end of the session until Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Jul 14th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- What was done was real-time energy devices were installed on energy and water systems at a school district
- They have energy managers or teams of energy management on site.
- of energy management.
- We also know which districts have an energy management team versus just an energy manager.
- That's also a part of energy management moving forward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 13th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I am calling to order this hearing of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy. Welcome.
- I am calling to order this hearing of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy.
- As an example, return on equity must be aligned with driving affordable energy rates.
- can be financed, and victims are protected.
- The Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety has a public process that looks at that.
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll go ahead and kick off the process with House Bill 2451 concerning local tax increment financing.
- date are not modified by the new provisions related to tax increment financing.
- As a brief reminder, this would designate Pivot Corner facilities as a distributed energy priority.
- We'll begin with HB 2451 concerning local tax increment financing.
- Again, really hoping to create more options for distributed energy capacity. ...for distributed energy
Summary:
The House Local Government Committee heard public testimony on HB 2588, which would let county ferry districts exercise broader authority over ferries rather than being limited to passenger-only ferries. The sponsor and county officials from Whatcom, Pierce, and Skagit described rising operating and capital costs for county-run vehicle ferries and said the bill would give local governments a needed funding tool. Opponents argued it would create another tax burden and that county councils do not directly represent voters on such decisions. The hearing on HB 2588 was later reopened for additional testimony, but no vote was taken in the hearing portion.
The committee also heard HB 2094, which would require non-charter counties to appoint coroners rather than elect them, unless they use appointed medical examiners. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address accountability and staffing problems, citing Yakima County as an example and arguing that coroner positions are technical and should be filled through hiring rather than partisan elections. Supporters said appointment would reduce ballot complexity and allow for professional management, while opponents, including elected coroners and the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, argued that elected coroners provide independence, public accountability, and the ability to order inquests without political pressure. The public hearing on HB 2094 was closed without committee action during the hearing.
In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. HB 2451 on local tax increment financing passed with three adopted amendments and a 7-0 vote. HB 2298 on county title protection programs also passed with one adopted amendment and a 7-0 vote. HB 2566 on local government procurement passed 7-0 without amendment. HB 2267 on urban forest management ordinances passed 4-3 after a substitute was adopted, with some members expressing concern about state guidance becoming too regulatory. HB 2530 on public facilities districts for regional aquatics and sports facilities passed 7-0 after removing the deadline for forming such districts, and HB 2388 on siting distributed energy generation on agricultural lands passed 7-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill’s scope. The committee then returned to public testimony on HB 2094 and HB 2588 before adjourning.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- We have S202 for third reading, an act relating to portable solar energy generating devices.
- </c> relating to portable s solar energy relating to portable s solar energy generating<00:12:35.040>
- </c> energy generation devices. energy generation devices.
- Senate Finance will meet at 1:30. Senator from Washington. Thank you, Mr. President.
- </c> Finance will meet at 1:30. Finance will meet at 1:30.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 24th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Go ahead and get started with House Corporations and Finance. Thanks everyone for being here.
- Of collaboration, especially in the development of our energy sector.
- One is for the competitive advantage of advanced energy.
- That $3 million over the next five years is also for Healthy Food Financing.
- I think we need to expand upon that, regarding what savings we have energy-wise.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Carly Malone, with the Legislative Finance Committee.
- I work at the Legislative Finance Committee.
- And for whatever reason, the company doesn't get financed.
- And for whatever reason, the company doesn't get financed.
- And for whatever reason, the company doesn't get financed.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I open the Environment and Energy Committee hearing for today, Tuesday, January 27th.
- It is a reality for a lot of the energy-intensive trade-exposed industries.
- Financing for major green energy projects can require multiple financiers because of the risk of these
- It doesn't require financing, correct? Oh, we understand that.
- energy, we also need to protect the current... ...variable energy.
Summary:
The Environment and Energy Committee heard testimony on House Bill 2537, which would change how energy-intensive, trade-exposed facilities (EITEs) are treated under the Climate Commitment Act. Committee staff and the bill sponsor explained that the measure would require Ecology to update its post-2034 report to include proposed allowance-reduction methods, leakage-risk adjustments, and consignment recommendations, and would add new reporting and decarbonization-planning requirements for EITEs to continue receiving no-cost allowances. The committee also briefly took up House Bill 2245, a separate Clean Energy Transformation Act bill, and later voted the proposed substitute out of committee on an 11-8 vote with 2 excused, after debate over exemptions for certain utilities and market customers.
Supporters of HB 2537, including The Nature Conservancy, NRDC, Washington Conservation Action, Climate Solutions, Clean and Prosperous Washington, Ecology, and some utility representatives, said the bill would provide needed clarity, better data, and a path for long-term industrial decarbonization while helping prevent emissions leakage. They argued that EITEs receive substantial public value through free allowances and should be required to document emissions sources, energy needs, and feasible reduction pathways so the state can design a post-2035 policy consistent with climate goals. Ecology said it generally supports the bill, though it recommended streamlining duplicative reporting and noted the work would require significant agency resources not included in the governor’s budget.
Opponents, including the Association of Washington Business, the Northwest Pulp and Paper Association, the Association of Western Pulp and Paperworkers, WISPA, the Alliance of Western Energy Consumers, Food Northwest, Simplot, Kaiser Aluminum, and Newcor Steel, warned that the bill could increase compliance burdens, expose sensitive business information, and worsen leakage risks by making Washington less competitive. They said many facilities have already made major investments and face high capital costs, limited clean electricity supply, permitting delays, and technologies that are not yet commercially viable at scale. Several speakers pointed to recent plant closures and job losses in pulp and paper, food processing, and metals as evidence that leakage is already occurring, and urged the committee to preserve flexibility, protect confidentiality, and consider targeted funding or other incentives rather than new mandates alone.