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Solar coalition wants to put equity front and center in Xcel’s Minnesota rate case

The Just Solar Coalition, an alliance of solar developers, community organizers, environmental groups, faith leaders and others interested in expanding access to clean energy, is intervening in the utility’s rate case.

By Frank Jossi . 1 December 2022
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Solar-powered microgrids add climate resilience in rural Vermont communities

Green Mountain Power’s new “resiliency zone” initiative is using outage and other data to pinpoint places in need of local grid upgrades. Its first projects consist of microgrids that will power remote villages during outages.

By Lisa Prevost . 30 November 2022
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Why Ohio’s top oil and gas producing counties continue to lag in jobs

A decade into Ohio’s shale gas boom, seven Appalachian counties still have unemployment rates that exceed the state average. Experts and local sources suggested four reasons why fracking hasn’t closed the gap.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 28 November 2022
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Michigan regulators reject most of DTE’s rate increase following public pushback

Following an unprecedented public hearing, regulators largely agreed with critics’ assessment that the utility could be doing more with the money it has.

By Nina Ignaczak . 22 November 2022
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State, federal solar incentives help Illinois feed mill slash energy costs

At a central Illinois feed mill, electricity from its rural electric co-op was exceeding grain costs as its biggest operating expense. With a new 3-megawatt solar array, the facility expects to reduce energy costs by about 50%.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 November 2022
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Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate?

Now that Democrats have won control of state government, activists want to see action on environmental justice and climate issues.

By Brian Allnutt . 17 November 2022
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California's revised climate strategy relies on carbon capture

The new version of California’s climate plan sets a more stringent — some say unrealistic — target for cutting greenhouse gases. It also relies more on controversial carbon capture projects.

By Nadia Lopez . 16 November 2022
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Biogas expansion may compound worker risks

Government incentives are driving larger, more crowded concentrated animal feeding operations while protections lag for the workers inside.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 November 2022
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Virginia solar developers say stormwater rules could wash away their margins

The state’s Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing proposed stormwater regulations that would treat ground-mounted solar arrays the same as parking lots, likely requiring developers to acquire more land.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 November 2022
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Montpelier leaders hope home energy reports will educate and inspire buyers

An ordinance that took effect July 1 requires home sellers to provide a report summarizing energy costs and opportunities for saving. City officials and real estate agents report few hiccups so far as most sellers are complying.

By Lisa Prevost . 15 November 2022