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Research spotlights big challenge of small business and efficiency programs

A pair of recent reports look at how utilities can reach small and medium businesses with efficiency programs.

By David Thill . 1 March 2019
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Virginia ruling narrows options for companies seeking renewable power

State regulators said Walmart’s bid to buy its own renewable power would have hurt remaining utility ratepayers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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Aggressive clean energy bill would push Illinois to 100% renewables by 2050

The Clean Energy Jobs Act seeks to expand on and address shortcomings in the 2016 Future Energy Jobs Act.

By Kari Lydersen . 28 February 2019
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Solar arrays to be built in three Illinois municipal-run electric territories

The arrays don’t significantly impact the grid, but officials say they’re one component of a diversifying power portfolio.

By David Thill . 28 February 2019
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Pennsylvania joins electric vehicle race with new ‘roadmap’ for transition

A report outlines the state of the electric vehicle market and identifies strategies to increase adoption in the state.

By Marie Cusick . 28 February 2019
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How an outside mediator helped broker Virginia’s new solar legislation

“Nobody got everything they wanted, but it advanced the cause of rooftop solar and net metering,” an advocate said.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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Missouri regulators signal readiness to OK Grain Belt Express transmission project

After twice rejecting a 780-mile transmission project to move wind energy from Kansas to the eastern United States, Missouri regulators are signaling they're ready to approve the $2.5 billion project.

By EnergyWire . 28 February 2019
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Report: Clean energy could cut New England states’ fossil fuel bills

The three northern New England states spend $8.2 billion annually on imported fossil fuels.

By Bill Opalka . 27 February 2019
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Mass. climate group says municipal utilities moving too slow on clean power

A representative for a municipal power group says the climate group’s report makes unfair comparisons.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 February 2019
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Wind turbine shutdowns during polar vortex stoke Midwest debate

A dip in wind output during last month's deep freeze is now fueling debate about the nation's embrace of renewable energy.

By EnergyWire . 27 February 2019