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Jay Inslee targets MidAmerican coal plants in Iowa campaign ads

The presidential hopeful unveiled indoor billboards this month challenging Iowa’s largest utility to stop burning coal.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 20 June 2019
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As state negotiations falter, Line 5 backers ramp up public campaigns

Michigan residents can expect to see more advertisements promoting the contentious pipeline tunnel project.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 19 June 2019
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Utilities worry big tech’s bandwidth grab could interfere with grid communication

A Federal Communications Commission proposal would expand Wi-Fi traffic to part of the spectrum used by utilities.

By David Thill . 19 June 2019
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Solar training programs aim to open doors for former prison inmates

Solar companies are partnering with nonprofits to help inmates establish clean energy careers.

By Kevin Stark . 18 June 2019
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N.C. regulators ignore calls for more hearings on Duke’s long-range plans

Critics wanted the state Utilities Commission to gather more evidence before deciding on the long-range resource plan.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 June 2019
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Mississippi's move toward long-term energy planning could boost efficiency

Utility regulators' move to create a formal long-term energy planning process could lead to a shake-up in the Southeast's electricity mix.

By EnergyWire . 18 June 2019
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As Massachusetts looks to boost electric vehicle adoption, Norway offers a model

Financial incentives helped push electric vehicle sales to top gas and diesel options in the oil-exporting country.

By Sarah Shemkus . 17 June 2019
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Critics say Massachusetts’ $1 billion clean energy bill not bold enough

The legislation would offer cities money to build microgrids, buy electric vehicles, and prepare for climate change.

By Sarah Shemkus . 17 June 2019
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Can St. Paul reconcile road investment with clean transportation goals?

A Minnesota road repaving project highlights an uphill battle for cities trying to reduce transportation emissions.

By Demetria Lee . 14 June 2019
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Minnesota law opens clean energy financing program to new construction

The state’s commercial property assessed clean energy program was originally designed for building retrofits only.

By Frank Jossi . 13 June 2019