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NextEra, Nebraska farmers aim to build largest solar farm in the Midwest

The 423-megawatt project would be among the largest in the country but it hinges on an interconnection deal.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 30 January 2019
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Environmental groups, utilities negotiate Michigan coal ash rules

Groundwater contamination has been detected at a majority of the state’s 37 coal ash ponds, some of which are unlined.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 30 January 2019
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No ‘big splash’ as Connecticut continues slow wade into offshore wind

State officials selected just one offshore wind project in a recent zero-carbon electricity bidding process.

By Meg Dalton . 30 January 2019
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Minnesota utility wants to offer customers renewable natural gas option

CenterPoint Energy’s proposed pilot program faces opposition from state officials and clean energy groups.

By Frank Jossi . 30 January 2019
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What’s at stake for Illinois as FERC considers PJM capacity market changes

The decision by federal energy regulators will affect how the state makes long-range plans for nuclear, renewable power.

By David Thill . 29 January 2019
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In Connecticut, municipal aggregation rising as a clean energy priority

Several groups want lawmakers to follow the lead of neighboring states and adopt community choice aggregation.

By Meg Dalton . 29 January 2019
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Rhode Island town grapples with how to promote solar and protect rural views

Exeter adopted a solar moratorium last month as it considers its latest ordinance related to land-use concerns.

By Meg Dalton . 28 January 2019
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Michigan regulators clamp down on utility’s political spending

The agreement with Consumers Energy follows a complaint about a nonprofit group linked to the utility.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 28 January 2019
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Critics say lifeline for Massachusetts LNG power plant sets bad precedent

New England’s grid operator argued the liquified natural gas plant was necessary for regional fuel security.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 January 2019
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Vermont solar-storage projects aim to lower costs during peak demand

Green Mountain Power is developing three projects to add 14.4 MW of solar and 6 MW of storage to its system.

By Bill Opalka . 28 January 2019