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Vermont says charging stations shouldn’t face same rules as utilities

State regulators recommend legislation that would give charging station owners more leeway to set prices.

By Bill Opalka . 25 January 2019
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Milwaukee leaders have choice words for utility in solar standoff

Outspoken members of Milwaukee’s city council appear determined to reject We Energies’ proposal to install solar on six city buildings, saying the utility is misinterpreting state law in trying to prevent it from working with a third-party developer.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 January 2019
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Advocates: Virginia coal ash deal puts more pressure on North Carolina

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s new move to excavate ash from the commonwealth’s coal ash ponds puts more pressure on North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to follow suit, environmental advocates say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 25 January 2019
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Movie script drama surrounds Ameren Missouri’s electric vehicle proposal

State regulators question utility’s electric vehicle growth projections with “Field of Dreams” analogy.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 25 January 2019
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After campaign pledge, N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper faces test on coal ash

Critics say the Democrat has done too little to address coal ash pollution, but that could change in 2019.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 24 January 2019
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This Massachusetts city hopes to reinvest energy savings into more energy savings

Northampton is exploring ways to use community choice aggregation savings to fund clean energy projects.

By Sarah Shemkus . 24 January 2019
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In the Midwest, technology not a replacement for transmission lines

Smart grid upgrades may offer less risk in some areas, but experts say conventional transmission projects are still needed in others.

By Kevin Stark . 23 January 2019
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Despite climate push, slim chances for Virginia bill to track emissions

A bill that could boost Virginia’s efforts to participate in broader climate initiatives will get a hearing this week, but observers say it is unlikely to advance in a Republican-controlled state legislature.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 January 2019
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A Kentucky city transitions from coal, minus the doom and gloom

While bittersweet for some, a prospering Kentucky city prepares to phase out its coal-burning power plant.

By Keith Schneider . 22 January 2019
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In Wisconsin, many oppose transmission line to bring western wind power

Proponents say the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line is needed to increase grid stability. Critics call it unnecessary.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 January 2019