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Puerto Rico solar customers score a win in fight over 'abusive' contracts

The oversight agency affirms that consumers can turn to it to claim their rights and orders the Texas corporation to establish a protocol to disclose complete information about its services. It also allows customers to object invoices. Meanwhile, Puerto Rican company Maximo Solar Industries sues and accuses the Texas company of establishing a monopoly.

By Guest Contributor . 19 February 2019
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What comes after coal for the Tennessee Valley Authority?

A draft operating plan released Friday calls for a shift to natural gas and distributed generation.

By Keith Schneider . 19 February 2019
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Divest Ed looks to help fill gap in fossil fuel divestment movement

The Massachusetts program will offer training and other services to student activists across the country.

By Sarah Shemkus . 19 February 2019
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Solar advocates look to repeal Maine’s ‘fundamentally unjust’ solar rules

Gross metering charges solar customers for power they generate regardless whether it ever touches the grid.

By Bill Opalka . 19 February 2019
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Does clean energy include nuclear? Pennsylvania is latest state to debate

Some environmental groups see a proposed nuclear power plant bailout as an opportunity to boost clean energy, too.

By Marie Cusick . 18 February 2019
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After moratorium, North Carolina looks offshore for wind energy potential

A ban on land-based wind projects expired, but industry leaders say new onshore development isn’t a current priority.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 February 2019
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Smart pricing could help make sure electric vehicles don’t overwhelm grid

Stakeholders told Illinois regulators that programs encouraging off-peak charging benefit all customers.

By David Thill . 18 February 2019
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Amazon could keep Virginia happy by backing transportation upgrades

Advocates are already pressing the online giant to help fund bicycle and pedestrian projects in Arlington County.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 February 2019
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The need for charging stations is clear, but who should own them is not

Stakeholders tell Illinois regulators that different locations will require different ownership and incentives.

By David Thill . 15 February 2019
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Compost heat recovery helps cut costs, boost revenue for Connecticut farm

State and federal grants helped a dairy farm install a system that provides building heat and speeds compost times.

By Meg Dalton . 15 February 2019