2026 Legislative Highlights: States Look to Energy Efficiency for Affordability Benefits
By Rayna Rose | Wed, September 2, 26
The region’s rising electricity demand, driven by rapid data center expansion in the Mid-Atlantic and electrification in the Northeast, has put a renewed focus on state policies that can deliver affordable, reliable, and efficient energy. New legislation in states across the region seeks to meet this challenge by advancing technologies and programs that maximize existing grid resources to reduce costs for consumers.
