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Commentary: A manufacturing powerhouse, Michigan has an opportunity to lead the clean energy transition

Clean energy and advanced manufacturing is especially resonant in Michigan — and not only because the scale of investment is so enormous, writes guest commentator Deana Dennis.

By Deana Dennis . 15 June 2023
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Xcel Energy pulls funding for Minneapolis resilience hub projects

The utility had previously committed to spending $9 million for batteries as part of three solar-powered microgrids designed to serve as emergency response hubs in environmental justice neighborhoods.

By Frank Jossi . 14 June 2023
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North Carolina panel hits pause on new building energy efficiency rules

Amid sustained opposition from developers, building code officials voted to delay the proposed rule update until later in the year to allow more public comment.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 13 June 2023
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New Minneapolis climate plan lays out ambitious goals, but advocates criticize lack of funding

The city is updating its climate action plan, with more focus on environmental justice. But there’s no dedicated funding at this time.

By Andrew Hazzard . 13 June 2023
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In North Carolina, housing affordability at center of debate over building codes

Builders claim efficiency upgrades will prices homes out of reach, but numerous experts say energy savings more than make up the difference.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 12 June 2023
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Commentary: $35M non-debt solution - How Raistone helped this utilities company grow and thrive

SPONSORED CONTENT Raistone finances billions of working capital annually within the utilities industry.

By Raistone . 12 June 2023
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Largest solar farm in Illinois will help Chicago’s city operations meet climate goal

When it’s completed in late 2024, the solar project is projected to offset about 70% of electricity use by municipal operations, with the remainder eventually coming from distributed solar installed within the city.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 June 2023
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Kansas City won't penalize energy use violators

For eight years, Kansas City has been trying to track energy consumption in the city’s biggest buildings. But without enforcement, building owners aren’t cooperating.

By Josh Merchant . 9 June 2023
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With reboot, Illinois hopes for more orderly solar incentive rollout

After a transition and delays, solar incentives are flowing again. State officials say they expect to close an application backlog this summer.

By Kari Lydersen . 8 June 2023
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HB 6 coal plant charges mount up again in Ohio

Regulators have yet to rule on the reasonableness and prudence of old coal plant charges, despite consumers paying roughly $400 million in subsidies so far.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 June 2023