The North American Electric Reliability Corp. highlights concerns about the reliability of the natural gas system in New England and New York during extreme cold weather due to a lack of spare pipeline capacity. Meanwhile, a Connecticut company plans to construct a $160 million 7.4-MW power plant in the state capital using natural gas fuel cells to aid in meeting renewable energy targets while producing zero emissions. In Maine, a Congressman introduces legislation to safeguard key fishing areas by prohibiting offshore wind development to protect the state's lobstering industry. Additionally, New York supports clean hydrogen research and development by awarding $1.2 million to four projects to enhance the efficiency and cleanliness of hydrogen production processes. The article also covers a range of other energy-related updates such as ongoing infrastructure projects in New York, efforts to electrify bus fleets, concerns over high capacity auction prices, and reviews of capacity markets to align with state energy policies. The piece delves into issues related to electric buses in Maine, solar capacity milestones in New Jersey, and climate advocacy goals in New Jersey focusing on achieving 100% clean energy by 2035 and promoting public transportation electrification.