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The American Clean Power Association has announced its board of directors and officers for 2026. The appointments are for a one-year term. The ACP board brings together representatives from across the clean power sector, covering a broad range of technologies. In 2026, the industry is expected to continue supplying a significant share of new electricity generation in the USA, while operating in a more complex political environment. More than 90% of new power capacity added to the grid this year is projected to come from clean energy sources.
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The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Germany have signed a joint declaration of intent in Paris on cross-border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The agreement sets out cooperation on the proposed Baltic-German PowerLink, a hybrid offshore interconnection between the Baltic States and Germany.
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The US federal government has filed an appeal against a district court ruling in a multi-state lawsuit over wind energy policy. The notice was submitted on 17 February 2026. The case, State of New York, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al. (Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-11221-PBS), was originally decided on 18 December 2025 in the District of Massachusetts.
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India and the United Kingdom have launched the India–UK Offshore Wind Taskforce to accelerate cooperation in offshore wind development as part of their clean energy partnership under Vision 2035. The taskforce has been established to provide strategic leadership and coordination for building India’s offshore wind ecosystem. The UK brings experience in scaling offshore wind and developing mature supply chains, while India offers scale, long-term demand and a rapidly growing clean energy market.
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A new analysis concludes that Massachusetts can meet its projected 2050 peak electricity demand using only zero-emissions technologies, enabling the retirement of fossil fuel peaker plants while maintaining system reliability and managing costs. The state has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, which requires replacing existing peaker facilities with clean alternatives.
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The State of Oregon has published a public review draft of its Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap, prepared by the Department of Land Conservation and Development following the passage of House Bill 4080. The document does not recommend whether offshore wind should be developed. Instead, it outlines how potential projects could proceed while addressing the interests of coastal communities, federally recognised tribes in Oregon, fisheries and marine ecosystems, alongside the state’s clean energy and climate objectives.
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