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Coal ash crackdown continues as EPA denies extensions for six power plants

The move signals the agency’s commitment to enforce 2015 federal rules that had been widely flaunted by companies and ignored by regulators.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 January 2023
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In N.H., frustrations and finger-pointing as Dems try again on climate legislation

As New Hampshire’s legislative session begins, Democratic lawmakers and their allies blame Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and his party for failing to act on clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 January 2023
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Virginia county struggles to streamline difficult solar permitting process

Solar installers and homeowners have become so frustrated with permitting projects in Prince William County that some have given up. County officials say they are trying to improve the process and point to signs of progress.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 24 January 2023
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Affordable, reliable and sustainable: report compares utility performance

Rounding out the top 10, starting with the highest ranked: Washington, Nevada, the District of Columbia, South Dakota, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and Nebraska.

By Robert Zullo . 23 January 2023
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Critics say Duke Energy needs to move faster on solar to hit 2030 climate target

Clean energy advocates are criticizing a plan recently approved by North Carolina utility regulators that allows Duke Energy to move too slowly on solar expansion, possibly putting a state-mandated emission milestone out of reach.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 January 2023
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Connecticut homeowner associations can no longer block solar installations

The provision was added to the 35-page Connecticut Clean Air Act before it was approved by lawmakers last session. Associations may still adopt rules on the size and placement of solar installations.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 January 2023
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In Virginia, carbon emissions drop as data centers boom, thanks to RGGI pact

An environmental policy professor explains how the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is helping Virginia lower its emissions amid a data center building spree that’s expected to drive a 38% increase in electricity use by 2035.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 16 January 2023
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As flooding increases, Chicago looks to make basement housing safer

Chicago has experienced more frequent and severe storms in recent decades, putting immigrants and low income Chicagoans living in basement units at increased risk of flooding.

By Siri Chilukuri . 12 January 2023
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Massachusetts climate advocates say the fight over renewable gas isn’t over yet

A decision by state regulators last month was a setback for renewable natural gas, but environmental advocates say it left the door open for future attempts to promote captured methane as a climate solution, despite its drawbacks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 January 2023
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Commentary: Blame for southeast rolling blackouts rests on shoulders of utility, fossil failures

In North Carolina, failed software systems and frozen instrumentation at gas and coal power plants were the prime culprits for the blackouts writes guest commentator John Szoka.

By John Szoka . 12 January 2023