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At a crossroads, Ohio River agency weighs dueling proposals on role

An industry-backed effort aims to end ORSANCO’s role in setting and enforcing pollution standards.

By Keith Schneider . 4 February 2019
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When it comes to getting the carbon out of transportation, EVs can’t do it alone

A recent report says low-polluting biofuels and reducing vehicle miles traveled will need to play a role.

By Frank Jossi . 4 February 2019
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Virginia transportation budget offers chance to lead on reducing emissions

More transit and less road widening could set the bar for regional climate change coalition, advocates say.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 4 February 2019
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7 takeaways on how grid operator PJM weathered the polar vortex

Performance throughout the regional grid territory was good, thanks in large part to planning.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 February 2019
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Polar vortex offers utility customers lesson in demand response

Michigan residents might not have to wait for the next polar vortex to hear more about demand response.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 1 February 2019
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After uphill climb, Virginia bill to phase out fossil fuels by 2050 fails

House Bill 1635 would have boosted the state’s renewable mandate to 30 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 1 February 2019
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Candidates for Ohio regulatory board vary widely on clean energy issues

A committee narrowed down a field of candidates for the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to four finalists.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 February 2019
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How Kansas solar customers are trying to hack utility demand charges

One customer used programmable outlet timers cut his peak demand to a third of what it was before he got creative.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 31 January 2019
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EVs projected to overtake hybrids as best deal for ride-hailing drivers

A cleantech group’s research predicts that electric vehicles will be more economical than hybrids by 2025.

By Kevin Stark . 31 January 2019
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Technical, cultural hurdles slow efforts to make utility customer data useful

Smart meters offer a ton of information. Now advocates are trying to make it easier for customers to access and use.

By David Thill . 31 January 2019