Heat pump-buying hack

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ELECTRIFICATION

• A Boston startup connects residents to buy heat pumps in bulk at reduced prices, just one example of collaborations around the U.S. that are helping buyers afford cleaner appliances. (Canary Media)

TRANSMISSION

• The Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line comes online in New York City, bringing in clean hydroelectricity from Canada that can power as many as 1 million homes when operating at peak capacity. (Canary Media)

SOLAR

• Connecticut’s governor signs a sweeping bill that legalizes balcony solar installations, requires automated residential solar permitting, and establishes a revamped community solar program while placing a moratorium on certain kinds of large-scale solar development. (PV Magazine)

• The New York Senate passes a bill to establish a floating solar incentive and education program, sending it to the Assembly. (WWNY)

DATA CENTERS

• A Republican in the Pennsylvania House introduces a bill that would require data center developers to build or buy their own power supply to keep them from racking up charges for residential customers. (Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

• Democratic Delaware state legislators are working on similar legislation that would mandate data center developers supply their own power and pay for necessary transmission upgrades. (Spotlight Delaware)

UTILITIES

• Baltimore moves to terminate its agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric that lets the utility make investments in city-owned underground conduit, with the city looking to renegotiate the deal. (Baltimore Banner)

• Maryland Public Service Commission staffers correct federal data that stated residential power prices rose 89% from March 2025 to March 2026, saying they actually rose 17%. (Maryland Matters)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• Connecticut announces plans to roll out 780 public EV chargers across the state by 2030. (New Haven Register)

EFFICIENCY

• Delmarva Power files a proposal with the Delaware Public Service Commission to expand its energy-efficiency programs across the state from 2027 to 2029. (CoastTV)