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Commentary: The economic and health benefits of Michigan's clean energy goals

Clean energy is an increasingly important part of Michigan's economy, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 11 August 2023
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Illinois wants to keep old solar panels from piling up in landfills

A new state law calls on a task force to consider banning the dumping of solar panels in landfills while studying recycling options, less than two decades before the state’s solar waste stream is expected to surge.

By Kari Lydersen . 10 August 2023
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Minnesota electric co-ops seek $970M in federal clean energy funds

A consortium of rural electric cooperatives organized by Great River Energy is preparing a massive joint application for funding under the Empowering Rural America program.

By Frank Jossi . 9 August 2023
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Northeast grid operator weighs first environmental justice position

The role could serve as a bridge between ISO New England and the communities it serves as the region transitions to cleaner energy resources, state officials say.

By Miranda Willson . 7 August 2023
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How Amazon’s HQ2 pushes the (building) envelope on embodied carbon

The U.S. Green Building Council is expected to incorporate innovations from Amazon’s new Virginia headquarters into the next iteration of its LEED building standard.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 7 August 2023
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Louisiana residents ask state to halt next phase of carbon capture project

Southeast Louisiana residents at a hearing this week were universally opposed to chemical giant Air Products' plan to capture and inject carbon dioxide under Lake Maurepas.

By Wesley Muller . 4 August 2023
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More Massachusetts cities seek to ban gas, citing lack of diversity in pilot and urgency of climate crisis

A state pilot program that allows 10 communities to enact prohibitions on gas hookups should be expanded to allow more cities and towns to participate, advocates say.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 August 2023
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Making Maine’s next generation of housing fossil-free — and affordable

Maine has a unique opportunity to tackle its housing crisis and the climate crisis at the same time, advocates say, but it will need to be careful to manage costs and balance priorities.

By Annie Ropeik . 2 August 2023
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Northland transmission line to boost reliability as renewables replace power plants

The 180-mile-long project is slated to connect central and northern Minnesota by the end of the decade as utility phase out coal power and look for more flexibility to move renewable energy.

By Frank Jossi . 31 July 2023
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Minnesota utilities work to ease path for Northland transmission line

Minnesota Power and Great River Energy are focused on community engagement along the proposed route in order to gather and incorporate feedback from landowners before it boils over into legal challenges.

By Frank Jossi . 31 July 2023