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Anonymously funded group stokes local opposition to Ohio solar project

Critics say Knox Smart Development is spreading misinformation, and there are clues that suggest links to the natural gas industry.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 December 2023
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Green hydrogen could make Minnesota a leader in climate-friendly steel

The high-temperature processes needed to make steel can be powered by electricity, and hydrogen derived from renewable energy could cut emissions significantly.

By Larissa Donovan . 15 December 2023
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Community solar projects seen as key step toward energy justice in Illinois

An equity-focused cooperative secured top spots in a competitive Illinois Power Agency procurement process.

By Audrey Henderson . 14 December 2023
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How giving trucks an electric boost can help cut mining pollution in Minnesota

Using overhead lines to push diesel-electric hybrid trucks through their steepest climbs can save millions of gallons of fuel and speed up operations.

By Chelsey Perkins . 14 December 2023
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Minnesota taconite mines explore new technology to reduce energy, water use

Steelmakers find ways to reduce their carbon footprint -- by using less energy in the first place.

By Chelsey Perkins . 13 December 2023
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Low-emissions steelmaking could be big business for Minnesota's Iron Range, experts say

The region has a unique ability to produce green hydrogen and iron pellets that don't require coal to process.

By Larissa Donovan . 12 December 2023
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Burgeoning hydrogen industry draws $41 million in federal lobbying from fossil fuel companies

Billions of dollars in federal subsidies for hydrogen projects has sparked a lobbying blitz.

By Jimmy Cloutier . 12 December 2023
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Group representing NASCAR and other N.C. companies says Duke Energy needs to pick up the pace on clean energy

In North Carolina, where companies can’t buy power from third parties, major electricity users are pushing for greater access to clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 December 2023
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Is Xcel Energy holding back substation capacity from solar developers? It’s complicated.

In a case before Minnesota utility regulators, solar developers say a new rule by utility Xcel Energy is limiting interconnections.

By Frank Jossi . 8 December 2023
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Republicans and Democrats want community solar. Why won’t Michigan legislators enable it?

Advocates say big utilities wield their influence in Lansing to maintain control over renewable energy.

By Brian Allnut . 7 December 2023