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Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines

The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, though much work remains to be done.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 February 2021
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Virginia House passes bill that would let customers shop for renewable power

The proposal, which passed Friday on a bipartisan 67-32 vote, would allow renewable energy firms to compete with utilities to supply customers with clean power.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 9 February 2021
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Commentary: It's time for manufacturers to stop blocking clean cars in Virginia

Mike Tidwell, director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and CCAN Action Fund, asks, "What’s more critical to advancing automotive innovation than growing the electric vehicle market?"

By Guest Contributor . 9 February 2021
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In Virginia, utility smart grid projects could help fill rural broadband gaps

Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power are each pursuing pilot projects in which high-speed fiber connections are shared with local internet service providers.

By Karen Haywood Queen . 8 February 2021
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Minnesota startup sees a growing niche market for electric work trucks

Zeus Electric Chassis intends to specialize in customizable medium-duty trucks for commercial and government fleets.

By Frank Jossi . 8 February 2021
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Commentary: Clean transportation can help prevent pollution that damages our health and heightens COVID risk

One inequity that is directly linked to COVID-19 mortality among BIPOC communities is our higher exposure to air pollution, write Dr. Shelley Francis and Johana Vicente.

By Guest Contributor . 8 February 2021
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Wind developers are retrofitting newer projects with bigger, better blades

Xcel Energy recently received approval to repower a pair of wind farms originally built in 2015 to take advantage of improved technology and expiring tax credits.

By Frank Jossi . 4 February 2021
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In pushing for Line 5 shutdown, Bad River Band points to alternative route

The Chippewa tribe in northern Wisconsin says Enbridge could reduce the risk to the Great Lakes by diverting Line 5 oil to another line that runs south to Illinois.

By Patrick Shea . 4 February 2021
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161 seconds: Quick depletion of Duke solar rebates raises questions about future

Overwhelming demand and ongoing technology problems have prompted regulators to consider changing the program.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 3 February 2021
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As interest in solar grows in Iowa, so does the waitlist for state tax credit

Applications for a state solar tax credit have exceeded a legislatively imposed cap on awards every year since 2013, and the waitlist is growing longer in recent years.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 3 February 2021