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N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper names three new utility board members

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has nominated three new people to join the state’s utility regulatory board, a move that could fundamentally reshape the commission that oversees Duke Energy and enforces the state’s renewable energy laws.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 2 May 2019
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Consumer groups urge strong oversight as Illinois prepares for community solar

Deceptive marketing of community solar projects could taint the nascent industry in Illinois and beyond.

By David Thill . 1 May 2019
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At Northeast universities, new programs aim to fill gaps in clean energy workforce

The University of Connecticut is already expanding its newly-launched energy systems training program amid a shortage of energy workers in the state.

By Sujata Srinivasan . 1 May 2019
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Kansas, Missouri among latest states to debate refinancing for aging coal plants

Bills surfaced in both states that would let utilities refinance uneconomic power plants using ratepayer-backed bonds.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 1 May 2019
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Columbus, Ohio, shares roadmap for cleaner transportation

Businesses get on board with government to bring more electric vehicles and public transport to a city poised to grow.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 May 2019
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Solar developers claim Michigan utility is illegally blocking projects

The formal complaints with state regulators allege Consumers Energy is violating federal PURPA rules.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 30 April 2019
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Ohio Democrats call for 'honest conversation' on nuclear bill

In a significant challenge to Republican leadership, Ohio House Democrats said Monday they would hold their own review of controversial legislation designed to subsidize nuclear power and undercut renewable energy development.

By John Funk . 30 April 2019
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In Appalachian Virginia, boosters seek model to jumpstart solar industry

Southwest Virginia is void of solar projects and installers, but an effort by regional nonprofits aims to change that.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 29 April 2019
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Can batteries reduce emissions? It depends on the grid

Energy storage has clear benefits, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions isn’t fully clear.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 April 2019
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Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings

Both new construction and retrofits can move to net-zero greenhouse gases and save money, experts report.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 April 2019