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Solar sales tactic complaints renew proposed legislation in Connecticut

The state Department of Consumer Protection receives about one complaint per week related to solar companies. Some say that warrants more regulation, but the industry says the proposal is overly broad and not practical.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 March 2022
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Commentary: Energy storage is imperative for a reliable, resilient electric grid

For Michigan to be ready for the advanced energy future, policymakers need to set the stage now to ensure the state has the energy storage deployed that it will need in the coming years, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 25 March 2022
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FirstEnergy’s CEO and SVP ordered $64 million bribery scheme, shareholders say

An attorney for FirstEnergy shareholders pointed the finger at two utility executives for the first time in the bribery case against the utility.

By Jake Zuckerman . 24 March 2022
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Minnesota cities want permission to move faster than state on energy codes

A proposal at the Legislature would allow cities to adopt updated building energy codes before the state for larger and commercial buildings only.

By Frank Jossi . 24 March 2022
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Virginia church ‘leading by example’ on climate action through solar, efficiency

The Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ is investing in its vision to become a net-zero campus. Its climate commitment recently won it recognition from a national interfaith climate group.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 March 2022
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Lights out: Profitable Michigan utility shut off electricity to homes hundreds of thousands of times

Three months into the pandemic, Michigan’s largest power company, DTE Energy, began ramping up power shut-offs for customers behind on their bills. A regulatory system built to prioritize investors, not affordability, let it happen.

By Sarah Alvarez . 22 March 2022
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Biden administration to resume oil and gas leasing — again

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 21 March 2022
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SEC expected to issue new climate disclosure rules today

By Ken Paulman . 21 March 2022
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Wisconsin clean energy bills languish under GOP control

By Andy Balaskovitz . 21 March 2022
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Massachusetts program pairs equity, clean transit

Plus: Rhode Island’s governor seeks more offshore wind, Pittsburgh leaders look to diversify clean energy workforce

By Bridget Reed Morawski . 21 March 2022