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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- of energy and that energy<01:48:36.239>
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It's against the energy use. It's against the energy use. - Computers use energy. If you unplug a computer, it doesn't work. So computers require energy.
- I'll just say the energy costs in New I'll just say the energy costs in New Hampshire<01:53:20.159>
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demanding uh energy demanding uh energy demanding facilities<02:08:39.599>< - <02:08:37.119>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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fund act relative to renewable energy fund act relative to renewable energy - invests, which builds New Hampshire's energy independence by keeping our energy dollars in the local
- energy independence by keeping<05:18:57.840>
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costs, about high energy costs, about high energy costs, if<05:19:37.680>- <05:22:38.560>
fund, drained the renewable energy fund, drained the renewable energy fund, - <05:22:38.560>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Sep 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The development of affordable, clean energy projects in California is critical to manage rising energy
- The clerk will read: Senate Bill 500 by Senator Stern, relating to energy.
- The California Energy Commission reports that the state's broader energy efficiency standards, including
- Assembly Bill 1104 by Assembly Member Pellerin, an act relating to energy.
- Assembly Bill 737 by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva, an act relating to energy.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, initially lacked a quorum, then returned to session with prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk following news of his shooting. Members then handled a series of procedural motions, including suspending rules, moving several bills to the inactive file, re-referring bills to committees, and authorizing committee meetings. The chamber also observed adjournments in memory for several individuals, including Ermilo Don Rodas, John Burton, Nina Chomsky, and Barbara “Bobby” Samperey.
On the floor file, members considered and passed a long list of Senate bills, largely on bipartisan or unanimous votes. Topics included consumer protection and transparency for self-storage contracts (SB 709), adoption jurisdiction (SB 450), privacy and name/image protections (SB 683), an audit of the February 2025 bar exam (SB 47), data broker transparency (SB 361), used-car buyer protections (SB 76), state parks land acquisition streamlining (SB 630), cemetery work group deadlines (SB 777), financial enforcement authority (SB 825), utility outage reporting and reliability planning (SB 292), vital records confidentiality (SB 313), health care coverage and hormone therapy access (SB 418), workplace outreach (SB 578), Holocaust and genocide education (SB 472), county jail treatment for misdemeanor incompetency cases (SB 820), and AI companion chatbot safeguards for minors and self-harm risks (SB 243). Most measures passed with little or no opposition, though SB 578 drew sharp debate over the workplace outreach program and its funding.
The Assembly also took up concurrence items and approved numerous Assembly bills with Senate amendments. These included transparency in legislative nondisclosure agreements (AB 1370), affordable faculty/staff housing provisions at community colleges (AB 648), tribal youth foster care reforms (AB 1378), EV charger payment regulations (AB 1423), technical Political Reform Act changes (AB 1511), diacritical marks on vital records (AB 64), reproductive health protections with urgency (AB 260), union and collective bargaining protections (AB 288), bench trial statement-of-decision streamlining (AB 515), agricultural land stewardship (AB 524), geothermal exploratory project rules (AB 527), Medi-Cal field medicine changes (AB 543), tobacco-related provisions (AB 573), social media platform rules (AB 656), state parks transaction reporting (AB 679), professional licensing changes (AB 742), and child care staffing and assistant teacher pathways with urgency (AB 753). Votes were generally strong, with several measures passing unanimously or near-unanimously.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/14/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- every ton emitted that goes to energy every ton emitted that goes to energy efficiency<00:11:46.720
- producing that energy. Ultimately they producing that energy.
- <01:38:48.239>
Investment VEIC, Vermont Energy Investment VEIC, Vermont Energy Investment - that's a major advance in energy that's a major advance in energy affordability<01:42:45.840>
- does go into the DOE uh energy does go into the DOE uh energy efficiency<01:43:57.280>
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WY
Transcript Highlights:
- properties um state assessed energy properties um state assessed energy producers<00:12:03.120><
- the 1973 energy crisis, the 1978 energy the 1973 energy crisis, the 1978 energy crisis,<01:11:44.400
- Renewable energy revenue sharing.
- Renewable energy revenue sharing.
- lands renewable energy development act. lands renewable energy development act.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 17th, 2026 at 05:06 pm
Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the school of Energy as well.
- projects that have an energy component.
- We also know that energy storage.
- Provides critical flexibility for balancing energy supply and demand. Thank you so much.
- PRC absolutely does consider energy storage as part of the utility proposals that come before it.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Republican Media Availability 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There were things we pushed for in terms of energy affordability that Democrats wanted to continue to
- have their slush funds for energy that raised Minnesotans' energy cost.
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uh things we we pushed for in terms of uh things we we pushed for in terms of uh energy - for energy that raised motans<00:08:45.120>
energy <00:08:45.519>cost. - So there were a few motans energy cost.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Postsecondary Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- GIVE MARINE ENERGY, AQUACULTURE AND ALL OF THE SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES.
- ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY WE DISCUSSED WIND TURBINE TECHNICIANS.
- SOLAR ENERGY TECHNICIANS 57, ALMOST $58,000 A YEAR AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN IS WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING
- LITERALLY HAVING OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY PLATFORM THAT DOUBLES AS A OFFSHORE AQUACULTURE FACILITY.
- THE ENERGY IS GOING TO BE CREATED BY THE WIND, SOLAR HYDRO KINETIC AND THAT WILL FUEL THE FACILITY SO
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 118 May 12th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, for example, low-income energy...
- For example, low-income energy assistance program, Energy Outreach Colorado, Colorado's Affordable Residential
- Energy program.
- I just want to level set while we're having this discussion regarding energy and energy suppliers.
- Let energy work for us, not us work for energy.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, this committee hearing to order, the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee.
- This same clean energy and climate plan also includes a strategy to reduce miles driven, but with no
- This same clean energy and climate plan also includes a strategy to reduce miles driven, but with no
- And the state's clean energy and climate plan lays out really clearly that to achieve those goals, we
- It is the inclusion of so-called sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, as a clean energy.
Summary:
The committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy heard testimony on several transportation and clean-fuel bills. Supporters of H. 3535 argued for delaying or pausing enforcement of Massachusetts’ zero-emission vehicle sales mandate, saying the current ACC2 timeline is unrealistic given low ZEV sales, limited charging infrastructure, dealer inventory concerns, and potential economic impacts on dealerships, consumers, and tax revenue. Opponents of that approach, including automakers and clean transportation advocates, said the state should stay on course with electrification and that the mandate is necessary to meet climate goals. The committee also heard support for H. 3570/S. 2326 to update vehicle emission standards for municipal and utility fleets, with municipal utility representatives saying current electric truck technology, charging access, and costs make the rules impractical for critical public services.
A major portion of the hearing focused on S. 2246, the Freedom to Move Act, which would require MassDOT and regional planning agencies to set vehicle miles traveled reduction goals and align transportation spending with climate targets. Supporters said the bill would better coordinate transportation planning, encourage transit, biking, and walking, and help Massachusetts meet emissions goals while saving money and improving public health. Some committee members raised concerns that the bill could duplicate existing transportation climate mandates and could disadvantage rural residents who must drive long distances; witnesses responded that the bill is meant to add coordination and flexibility, not impose a one-size-fits-all solution.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3448, which would set deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and create programs for private fleet electrification. Advocates said fleet electrification is a practical way to cut emissions, improve air quality, and save money over time, especially for schoolchildren exposed to diesel exhaust. Several witnesses also supported low-carbon fuel standard bills H. 3576 and S. 2251, arguing they would reduce fuel carbon intensity and generate revenue for charging and clean-fuel investments. Others, including a coalition opposed to private jet expansion, objected to the bills’ treatment of sustainable aviation fuel, saying it is not scalable, is expensive, and could create land-use and food-supply tradeoffs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken in the hearing excerpt provided.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL-EIG, WTL-HOU-HWN, WTL-HOU, HOU-WTL, WTL-HWN Public Hearings 02-07-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The State Energy Office, hello Chair, Vice Chair.
- The Hawaii State Energy Office will stand on testimony with comments. Thank you.
- Same with Energy Office—just comments; you stand on your written testimony.
- thank you okay uh office State energy thank you okay uh office State energy the<00:02:20.640>
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chair <00:02:23.200>Vice the state Energy Office hello chair Vice the state Energy Office
Summary:
The committees first heard SB 443, which would require agricultural-district lands with solar energy facilities to also be certified as being used for a farming operation. DLNR, the State Energy Office, and the Agri-Business Development Corporation all supported the bill but recommended changes, including shifting the certifying authority from DLNR/BLNR to the Department of Agriculture. The Attorney General also recommended replacing the certification requirement with a condition that the land be used for a farming operation, citing the lack of a clear statutory framework for certification. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the measure but suggested using existing county agricultural dedication processes and raised concerns about conversion of agricultural land. The committees adopted amendments reflecting the Department of Agriculture as the certifying body and the Attorney General’s proposed language, then passed SB 443 with amendments.
The committees then took up SB 79, relating to historic preservation reviews for state affordable housing projects. DLNR State Historic Preservation and DHHL supported the bill with amendments, including striking a redundant section and conforming the language to existing law. The committees agreed to those changes, and after a brief recess and decision-making, Water and Land, Housing, and Hawaiian Affairs each voted to pass SB 79 with amendments. The record notes that some members were excused and that the committees adopted the chair’s recommendations.
Later, the joint Housing and Water and Land hearing considered SB 26, SB 867, and SB 1170. SB 26 would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within HCDA; HHFDC supported it, while HCDA suggested an alternative approach involving county coordination. The committees amended the bill to incorporate OPSD’s proposed language, add legislative and county representatives to the task force, and include an appropriation for the Mayor Wright project, then passed it with amendments. SB 867, which creates a working group to inventory water resources and streamline well permit approvals for affordable housing, drew broad support and was amended to specify the Department of Health director rather than the Clean Water Branch chief; it also passed with amendments. SB 1170, which would exempt certain Maui affordable rental housing projects from chapter 205A, drew support from housing interests but concern from the Attorney General that it could be unconstitutional; the AG suggested narrowing the bill to disaster recovery and limiting its scope. Testifiers also discussed the Weinberg Court Apartments project and other redevelopment concerns, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 1170 is completed.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- the first reading of the bill, and it will be referred to the committee on natural resources and energy
- the bill has been read the first time and it is referred to the committee on natural resources and energy
- heard the first reading of the bill, and it is referred to the committee on natural resources and energy
- heard the first reading of the bill, and it is referred to the committee on natural resources and energy
- on natural resources and energy on natural resources and energy [snorts]<00:10:22.480>
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VA
Transcript Highlights:
- We found that Dominion's energy share program, we've clarified that at least $13 million in shareholder
- Senate Bill 223, relating to the establishment of the distributed energy resource task force.
- This bill creates the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank to leverage public investments in private
- capital in service of Virginia's clean energy goals.
- It changes the name of the CER to the Energy Commission of Virginia.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- incineration, which they call energy incineration, which they call energy recovery,<01:46:21.480
- there are many reasons why waste energy there are many reasons why waste energy is<02:12:55.320>
- from waste energy facilities. from waste energy facilities.
- emissions from a waste-to-energy emissions from a waste-to-energy facility, facility, facility,
- We had a waste energy facility, Great River Energy, in Elk River.
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 23 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Third matter, Madam President, we must address data center energy usage.
- Madam President, we must address data center energy usage.
- Utility services are not designed to bring in hyperscale energy users like data centers en masse.
- price increases for energy generation development here in recent years in Pennsylvania.
- And if we do build more generation, we will create more jobs and reduce energy prices.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, committee reports, and approval of the prior journal. Members also granted several leaves of absence and welcomed a number of guests, including Ireland’s Consul General and Deputy Consul General, student shadows, an intern, and the Neshaminy High School baseball team, which was recognized for winning the 2026 PIAA Class 6A state championship. The chamber then recessed briefly for an Education Committee meeting and party caucuses before returning to session.
On the floor, the Senate advanced several measures. Senate Bill 362, addressing SNAP skimming, passed 49-0 after remarks about protecting food assistance benefits from theft. Senate Bill 469, providing discounted fishing and hunting licenses for current and retired law enforcement, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was withdrawn. Senate Bill 730, codifying Pennsylvania POLST forms for end-of-life medical orders, saw a tabled amendment from Senator Boscola on physician-assisted dying after a 28-21 vote, then passed 49-0. The Senate also adopted an amendment to Senate Bill 1206 clarifying a temporary license pending FDA approval, and sent House Bill 1344 and Senate Bill 1377 to the House after unanimous final passage.
Other bills were moved to appropriations or held in order, including Senate Bill 49, House Bill 96, Senate Bill 535, Senate Bill 536, House Bill 538, Senate Bill 743, Senate Bill 1262, Senate Bill 1273, House Bill 1286, and Senate Bill 1372. House Bill 1862 and House Bill 2017 each received amendments and were re-referred to the Appropriations Committee. The Senate also agreed to consider newly reported committee bills, including measures from Finance, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness, and Education.
In petitions and remonstrances, Senators Tartaglione and Costa focused on minimum wage and utility affordability, urging action on consumer protections, LIHEAP funding, data center energy costs, and related energy policy. The session concluded with the signing of House Bill 1877 in the presence of the Senate and a recess until June 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., unless recalled earlier.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- and to walk around that and see where we were protected with our environmental protections and our energy
- this to be specifically narrow this to be specifically about data centers and not about just large energy
- reasonable questions about how these facilities affect our communities, our infrastructure, and our energy
- As the bill presenter has detailed, House Energy and Digital Infrastructure spent weeks taking testimony
- As has been noted, the bill passed your House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee unanimously
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Afternoon Session May 5th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Energy Committee passed that bill 10 to 0, but for whatever reason, it did not receive a floor
Bills:
HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503
Keywords:
SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 52 Morning Session May 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Bills:
HJR1101, SB1319, SB1264, HB4237, SB1277, SB2069, HB3066, HB2115, HB2153, HB2268, HB2961, SB1679, SB2018, HB4294, SB2095, HB4113, SB1894, SB1810, HB4268, HB1752, HB3413, SB625, HB3644, HB3940, HJR1096, HJR1100, HJR1099, HB2992, SB1636, HB4302, SB1613, SB1443, HB1409, HB1675, HB1225, HB1381, HB4359, SB1503
Keywords:
SB1319, Corporation Commission, Oklahoma, remediation, environmental emergency, brine contamination, oil contamination, oilfield pollution, residential property, home buyout, property acquisition, fair market value, revolving fund, remediation fund, state plugging funds, well plugging, abandoned well, natural breakout, Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 11, February 21, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- when it comes to this type of energy. when it comes to this type of energy.
- Uh nuclear<01:26:28.400>
energy <01:26:28.960>is nuclear energy is nuclear energy is uh - orders on the issue of nuclear energy. orders on the issue of nuclear energy.
- sound energy policy.
- , deals with this energy, deals with this energy, energy<01:44:50.880>
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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 11th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And we call that our cooperative energy ecosystem.
- So it's an important part of the overall energy system.
- From an energy storage perspective, energy storage is going to be key.
- We funded it; it's under the Energy Department because the Trails Act is under the Energy Department.
- New threats have emerged around renewable energy.