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Commentary: South Carolina bill would open door for more businesses to install solar

The Clean Energy Access Act would open the door for more businesses to install solar in South Carolina, where outdated policies and bureaucratic red tape make doing so nearly impossible, writes a Love's Travel Stops executive.

By Guest Contributor . 26 April 2019
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N.C. Gov. Cooper could play a major role in energy policy with four upcoming appointments

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has a chance to fundamentally reshape the state's utility board with a series of appointments in the coming days.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 25 April 2019
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Curriculum helps keep Illinois educators up to date on state’s evolving smart grid

Smart Grid for Schools helped teach smart grid concepts to more than 16,000 students at 73 schools last year.

By David Thill . 25 April 2019
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Massachusetts bill would restore net metering rate for community solar

Supporters of the legislation say it’s unfair to low-income communities to offer smaller payments for community solar.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 April 2019
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Ohio nuclear subsidy bill designed to undermine wind and solar, experts say

Hearings continue this week in the Ohio House on the bill, which creates a "Clean Air Program" that appears aimed toward existing nuclear and coal plants.

By John Funk . 24 April 2019
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Iowa pork producers stall utility efforts to upend solar net metering

Hog farmers’ voices are “making a huge difference” in opposing the bill, which has been awaiting a House vote since March.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 23 April 2019
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Xcel-backed Colorado bill prompts debate over vision for utilities’ future

Critics say the bill “enshrines monopoly” at a time when regulators should be considering a different model.

By Allen Best . 23 April 2019
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In Virginia, veto unlikely to end carbon cap fight between governor, Legislature

Even after an expected veto, Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly will have leverage to shape RGGI effort.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 22 April 2019
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Xcel program will work to electrify car-sharing and government fleets

Xcel Energy’s $25 million electric vehicle program also includes expanding public charging networks across the state.

By Frank Jossi . 22 April 2019
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With utility’s support, solar-plus-storage takes off in Vermont

Green Mountain Power is expanding solar-plus-storage pilot programs and finding success in the systems’ ability to reduce peak demand.

By Bill Opalka . 22 April 2019