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Student fund managers fuel colleges’ clean energy investments

As colleges and universities divest from fossil fuels, investments in clean energy have not been as quick to catch on, in part because of unpredictable changes in government policy.

By Sujata Srinivasan . 8 April 2019
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In Connecticut, low electric vehicle supply threatens transportation goals

Environmental advocates are pushing to make buying and owning electric vehicles in the state easier.

By Meg Dalton . 8 April 2019
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Ohio bill would create 'clean air' fund to benefit nuclear, excluding wind and solar

The draft legislation would create a new surcharge, with proceeds distributed to power plants that "make a significant contribution toward minimizing emissions"

By John Funk . 5 April 2019
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In Minnesota, electrifying city fleets isn’t as improbable as some officials think

Coon Rapids police jokingly phased out their gas-powered cars this April Fools’ Day. But the Minneapolis suburb is among a group discussing how to electrify city fleets for real.

By Frank Jossi . 5 April 2019
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In Virginia, college wind competition helps build homegrown talent pipeline

The state is preparing to send two teams to a national collegiate wind turbine competition next year.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 4 April 2019
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‘Opportunity is ripe’ for Kansas wind after Missouri OKs Grain Belt Express

Missouri regulators’ approval of the transmission project puts Kansas in a position for significant wind development.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 3 April 2019
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Maine’s wind farm moratorium is over, but how long will ‘chilling effect’ last?

Gov. Janet Mills issued an order in February allowing permits to be issued again, but the impact won’t be immediate.

By Bill Opalka . 3 April 2019
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Massachusetts bill would require home energy efficiency scorecard before sales

The mandatory energy assessments would include factors like lighting, heating, insulation, doors, and windows.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 April 2019
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Can this online startup change how companies buy renewable power?

A Seattle tech company has created an online marketplace to connect renewable buyers and sellers.

By Keith Schneider . 1 April 2019
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North Carolina bill would cut state energy use, save money

“The main purpose of this bill is to save the taxpayers of North Carolina money,” says bill sponsor Rep. John Szoka.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 April 2019