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Scientists say Vineyard Wind project poses little risk to endangered whales

Any potential disruptions would be small compared to other hazards, including the threat of climate change, experts said.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 July 2019
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Raid or reinvest? Connecticut, Vermont take different paths on efficiency funds

Advocates in Connecticut are working to better educate state lawmakers on the benefits of energy efficiency programs.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 July 2019
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Commentary: With Energy Freedom Act, South Carolina takes steps toward resilience

The recently passed Energy Freedom Act supports a more resilient, clean energy future for South Carolina by supporting solar PV and battery storage technologies.

By Shelley Robbins and Marriele Mango . 25 July 2019
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Controversial Duke Energy ratemaking bill stalls in North Carolina

The proposal would allow state regulators to approve multiyear rate increases based on projected spending.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 24 July 2019
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North Carolina environment board will set rules for retiring solar farms

A new state law follows an earlier proposal that opponents said could have made projects prohibitively expensive.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 23 July 2019
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Michigan appointments add clean energy expertise to utility board

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s additions to the Public Service Commission include two former clean energy advocates.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 23 July 2019
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Can Northeast states turn their offshore wind goals into reality?

Northeastern states are engaged in a game of renewable one-upmanship. The question is whether all this new wind power will actually be built.

By ClimateWire . 23 July 2019
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Petition seeks to force New England anti-renewable group to disclose its donors

A consumer advocacy group is seeking to intervene in a New Hampshire biomass subsidy case, saying the New England Ratepayers Association is misrepresenting itself.

By Bill Opalka . 19 July 2019
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Charlottesville program pairs housing vouchers with energy efficiency funds

Landlords who accept housing assistance vouchers will qualify for forgivable, city-funded efficiency loans.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 19 July 2019
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In Colorado, a coal-heavy co-op offers a climate plan — and suspicions rise

Tri-State says it's pursuing FERC regulation in an attempt to avoid overlapping state regulation, but the proposal is generating concerns.

By ClimateWire . 19 July 2019