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Panel approves DEP fleet conversion task force bill with expanded study scope

Senate Environment and Energy Committee · February 12, 2026
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Summary

S685, creating a DEP fleet conversion task force to study reliability, costs and workforce needs for fleet electrification, was released 4–1; industry groups praised its advisory, technology-neutral approach while raising questions about potential mandates and legal authority.

The committee released S685, a bill establishing a task force in the Department of Environmental Protection to study fleet conversion, including impacts on reliability, total cost of ownership, workforce training and implementation timelines.

Committee amendments require inclusion of an original equipment manufacturer with direct…

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