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January 19, 2026

In this week’s edition of energy and environmental policy news across the states: Will offshore wind rebound in 2026, Feds warn Colorado’s wolf reintroduction is out of compliance, Local governments limiting data center growth, At a glance: Louisiana

Plus: Hartsook, Colorado State Representative: Expensive and concerning new energy mandate from Colorado’s PUC

EnergyPlatform.News [[link removed]] After a difficult 2025, will offshore wind rebound in 2026? [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

In 2025, U.S. wind power experienced several setbacks, including loss of subsidies, restrictions on foreign-made parts and limits on permits and leasing. These setbacks likely will slow the growth of the energy sector for years to come, Reuters predicts.

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Feds warn Colorado’s wolf reintroduction is out of compliance, threaten takeover [[link removed]]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has told Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) that it has 30 days to produce documentation regarding wolf reintroduction or face the possibility that the federal agency will take over the program.

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Local governments limiting data center growth as public opposition mounts [[link removed]]

In December 2025, several planned data center projects were rejected or curbed by city councils and other local governments in response to rising opposition among residents.

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At a glance: Louisiana [[link removed]]

A snapshot of energy and environmental facts about the state of Louisiana.

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Hartsook: Expensive and concerning new energy mandate from Colorado’s PUC [[link removed]]

Once again, bureaucrats are setting unrealistic energy policies that will negatively impact consumers and businesses in Colorado with higher electric rates, unreliable energy generation and fewer choices.

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