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What Ohio’s latest net metering ruling means for utility customers

Utility regulators ruled last month that customers who shop around for power suppliers are still eligible for net metering.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 January 2019
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How Minnesota could economically reach 70 percent renewable electricity

A November report suggests overbuilding wind and solar capacity could be cheaper than energy storage.

By Frank Jossi . 9 January 2019
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This Chicago aquarium saved millions with an energy management dashboard

The custom-built software is now being rolled out to other building managers to help reduce energy consumption.

By Kevin Stark . 8 January 2019
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Colorado’s biggest battery a 'gamble' co-op decided it needed to make

United Power’s project has stoked tensions with its power wholesaler, which capped members’ storage capacity.

By Allen Best . 8 January 2019
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Study: Batteries are coming to N.C., but how many, how soon depends on policy

When it comes to energy storage, “there’s a big range of potential futures out there,” one researcher said.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 January 2019
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Will 2019 be the year Virginia cracks down on methane emissions?

A task force is expected to propose new regulations to limit leaks from landfills and natural gas infrastructure.

By Mason Adams . 7 January 2019
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Q&A: Michigan’s top utility regulator on the state’s energy transition

The chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission discusses how utility oversight has changed amid a shift toward renewable energy.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 7 January 2019
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Illinois accepting comments on study that could guide state’s energy future

Amid some disagreement, a draft of the Illinois NextGrid report is open for public comment online until January 10.

By David Thill . 7 January 2019
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Minnesota-Vermont partnership will offer solar to low-income families

The energy assistance project aims to reduce energy costs for 50 households by building a community solar garden.

By Demetria Lee . 4 January 2019
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Indoor farm will tap solar microgrid to keep plants growing year-round

Bowery Farming’s New Jersey factory will include energy storage, solar panels, and on-site gas generation.

By Bill Opalka . 4 January 2019