How States Are Powering America’s Clean Energy Future

How States Are Powering America’s Clean Energy Future March 31, 2026 April 1, 2026 2 hours ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe

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In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Dylan McDowell, CEO of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), and Hawai‘i State Senator Chris Lee break down why state action matters now more than ever in the clean energy transition, how hands‑on learning is shaping real policy outcomes, and what trends are defining the 2026 legislative landscape. Dylan and Chris offer a lot of insight into how we can create positive change at the state level in the United States and what they have been working on to do that. You can listen via one of the embedded players below or on your favorite podcast network. You can also listen to this and other CleanTech Talk podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , SoundCloud , Overcast , Pocket , Podbean , Radio Public , or YouTube.

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