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Iowa officials consider energy storage tax credit, ‘value of storage’ study

The recommendations are contained in an energy storage report stemming from the state’s 2016 energy plan.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 13 June 2019
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This Chicago suburb says rooftop solar is too ugly. Some homeowners disagree

The wealthy Illinois village is debating aesthetics and homeowner rights surrounding rooftop solar.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 June 2019
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Clean energy groups say N.C. ratemaking bill gives Duke a pass on real reform

Multiyear ratemaking should be paired with performance goals or metrics that encourage clean energy, groups say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 12 June 2019
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In Virginia, local government holdouts slow rollout of clean energy financing tool

The state’s property assessed clean energy law requires local governments to pass ordinances to establish the program.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 11 June 2019
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This Virginia city is rooted in tobacco, but its revival is drawing power from solar

Danville, Virginia, is in the midst of an economic and civic revival that’s powered in part by new solar projects.

By Mason Adams . 10 June 2019
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At 40, Wisconsin CUB sees consumer and environmental fights converging

Advocating for Wisconsin consumers often — but not always — means supporting clean energy causes, too.

By Kari Lydersen . 10 June 2019
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Smart grid transformation hinges on data bandwidth — and lots of it

As utilities deploy smart grid technology, more are also investing in telecom infrastructure to transmit data.

By David Thill . 10 June 2019
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Gov. Sununu’s veto clouds solar’s future in New Hampshire, advocates say

New Hampshire Democrats will soon have a chance to flex new majorities in the state legislature to override a veto of a bill to expand solar net metering.

By Bill Opalka . 7 June 2019
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Connecticut program pairs energy efficiency with all solar installations

PosiGen markets the program to lower-income households that spend a greater share of income on utility bills.

By Lisa Prevost . 7 June 2019
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Costs of FirstEnergy nuclear bailout bill could exceed out-of-pocket subsidies

An analysis by grid operator PJM considers losses if Ohio nuclear subsidies deter new generation.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 6 June 2019