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Social cost of carbon could further sway Virginia from fossil fuel power plants

The Virginia Clean Economy Act will force state regulators to factor in indirect costs associated with carbon emissions.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 10 April 2020
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Transportation and Climate Initiative moves ahead amid pandemic uncertainty

It’s unclear if falling gas prices will make the agreement an easier political sell since unemployment is also surging.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 April 2020
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Missouri consumer advocate: Stop funding efficiency during pandemic

The Office of the Public Counsel says efficiency programs should be suspended to relieve financial strain on customers.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 9 April 2020
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Michigan city plows ahead with climate plan amid pandemic

"Even during the COVID-19 global pandemic, we face no greater threat than climate change," Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor said.

By ClimateWire . 8 April 2020
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New England fishing groups wary of rapid offshore wind development plans

The wind and fishing industries need to communicate “early and often” to avoid disputes and delays, stakeholders say.

By David Thill . 7 April 2020
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Agreements between Illinois cities and utilities push costs onto ratepayers

The state’s unique and arcane franchise agreements also hurt the financial case for municipal investments in clean energy.

By Alex Ruppenthal . 6 April 2020
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Virginia bill will put more pressure on Dominion Energy to justify cost recovery

House Bill 528, now awaiting the governor’s signature, offers state regulators more authority over monopoly utilities.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 6 April 2020
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100% clean energy group launches, with eyes on coronavirus

State officials representing over a quarter of the country's power sales announced a new coalition this week centered on 100% carbon-free targets.

By EnergyWire . 3 April 2020
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Co-housing project rethinks residential energy use with shared walls, amenities

The living concept originated in Denmark and is often paired with a commitment to minimizing environmental impact.

By Lisa Prevost . 2 April 2020
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Under new law, Oregon utilities hope to prove potential of renewable natural gas

The state’s largest gas utility plans to invest $30 million a year in a bid to replace 5% of fossil gas by 2024.

By Lee van der Voo . 2 April 2020