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Illinois county offered payments to back Navigator carbon dioxide pipeline

Officials in McDonough County passed a pipeline moratorium last year; developers are offering 30 years of payments in exchange for “good faith” support of the project.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 February 2023
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A hidden challenge for Minneapolis climate goals: shoddy insulation

In the country’s coldest large city, an analysis reveals that about two-thirds of homes listed for sale since 2020 had inadequate insulation. Addressing the problem is key to reducing emissions and preparing for heat pumps.

By Frank Jossi . 3 February 2023
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Commentary: Battery-equipped appliances could make resilience ubiquitous

"Stealth storage" can build resilience in the communities that need it most, writes guest commentator Shelley Robbins.

By Shelley Robbins . 2 February 2023
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Bronx residents got rid of their gas stoves. Their air quality markedly improved.

In a pilot program at the New York City Housing Authority, households with induction stoves showed a 35% decrease in nitrogen dioxide and a nearly 43% difference in carbon monoxide.

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY . 1 February 2023
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Tourism boosters worry lack of public EV charging could hurt New Hampshire

A bill in the state Senate would address barriers to installing charging stations, as tourism groups warn the state faces stiff competition from Maine and Vermont.

By Lisa Prevost . 1 February 2023
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In Maine, coalition works to make sure organized labor has role in offshore wind

A group of environmental and labor organizations want a state offshore wind advisory committee in its final plan to include more specific language recommending project labor and labor peace agreements.

By Sarah Shemkus . 1 February 2023
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Advocates, Dominion clash again over utility reform legislation in Virginia

Competing bills could help determine how much customers pay for Dominion Energy’s clean energy transition.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 30 January 2023
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Report: Duke Energy’s N.C. coal plants more expensive to run than building new solar farms

The analysis by the clean energy policy firm Energy Innovation concludes that Duke Energy could save customers money by swiftly shutting down its coal plants and replacing them with a mix of solar and energy storage.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 January 2023
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Commentary: The clean vehicle moment has arrived. State policies must harness the momentum

Policymakers have a crucial role to play in meeting this groundswell of demand, especially at the state level, write guest commentators Dave Robba and Sarah Sachs.

By Dave Robba . 27 January 2023
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Solar for Good: Arrays keep rolling out in Wisconsin, thanks to innovative program

Couillard Solar Foundation’s unique model helps Wisconsin schools and nonprofits benefit from solar, despite a lack of legal clarity around third-party-owned installations in the state.

By Kari Lydersen . 26 January 2023