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State renewable energy laws survive repeal attempts -- so far

Clean energy proponents see their string of victories as evidence of maturation in the wind and solar industries that has created a strong base of support even in the most conservative parts of the country.

By Greenwire . 4 June 2013
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FERC chairman, a champion of green power, to step down

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, a driving force behind the Obama administration's efforts to green the electric grid, is resigning.

By Greenwire . 30 May 2013
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Dominion CEO: Despite Wisconsin plant closure, nuclear key to climate goals

Any environmental movement that is "anti-carbon" will also need to be "pro-nuclear," says Dominion CEO Thomas Farrell, noting that activists like James Hansen of NASA are embracing nuclear energy.

By Greenwire . 21 February 2013
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Supporters of military biofuels program gear up for battle

With the Senate poised to begin debate on the defense policy bill after the Thanksgiving recess, a coalition of senators is gearing up for battle against a pair of controversial amendments targeting the military’s biofuels program.

By Greenwire . 21 November 2012
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Low electricity prices lead Dominion to decommission Wisconsin reactor

Richmond, Virginia-based Dominion Resources Inc. said Monday it will shut down and decommission the Kewaunee Power Station near Green Bay, which would make it the first U.S. nuclear reactor to be permanently retired since 1998.

By Greenwire . 23 October 2012
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Minnesota lawmaker aims to roll back EPA regional haze powers

Minnesota Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack is pushing for legislation to roll back the EPA's ability to promulgate federal air visibility guidelines.

By Greenwire . 11 October 2012
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Federal appeals court tosses EPA cross-state pollution rule

A federal appeals court Tuesday threw out U.S. EPA's latest attempt at regulating harmful air emissions that cross state lines, a significant blow to the Obama administration.

By Greenwire . 21 August 2012
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Wisconsin utility to close coal-fired units in EPA settlement

A Wisconsin utility will permanently retire three coal-fired units under a legal settlement the EPA announced Friday.

By Greenwire . 30 June 2012
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ALEC disclosure language in Illinois fracking bill

Hydraulic fracturing rules moving through the Illinois Statehouse this session have taken their cue from model legislation supported by an influential conservative think tank.

By Greenwire . 3 May 2012

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