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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
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Developer cancels plan for large Upper Peninsula wind project

Residents were divided over the 49-turbine project, which was awaiting the results of a local referendum scheduled for May 7.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 19 April 2019
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Ohio cement plant looks to wind to reduce footprint of energy-intensive industry

An Ohio cement plant hopes to eliminate more than 9,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year with the help of three new wind turbines.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 April 2019
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In Illinois, incentives for LED streetlight upgrades aren't always enough

Upfront cost of replacement remains a cause for hesitation among many Illinois city officials, despite the energy savings LEDs offer.

By David Thill . 18 April 2019
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‘This is how to build it’: Book aims to provide a legal guide to decarbonization

The 1,000-plus page volume is meant to offer policymakers a variety of templates for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By Marie Cusick . 18 April 2019
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Would Duke Energy’s $76 million electric vehicle plan leave room for competition?

Critics are worried about the number of charging stations Duke Energy would own and operate under its proposal.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 17 April 2019
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In Northeast, more research needed on offshore wind’s impact on fishing

A new alliance seeks to collect and share information on the relationships between fisheries and wind development.

By Meg Dalton . 17 April 2019
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AARP foreshadows opposition to Ohio nuclear subsidies

AARP Ohio informed top Republican lawmakers before they introduced a bill subsidizing old nuclear and certain coal power plants that the organization would aggressively fight to defeat such legislation.

By John Funk . 16 April 2019
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For utilities, smart thermostat programs more than a ‘set it and forget it’ effort

Getting customers to invest in smart thermostats requires more than just financial rebates, efficiency experts say.

By David Thill . 16 April 2019