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Q&A: Youth-led organization targets Rhode Island’s approach to fossil fuels

The nonprofit’s board president explains its legal challenge to the state’s Department of Environmental Management.

By Meg Dalton . 1 October 2018
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Advocates hope ruling closes door on fossil fuels’ future in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously affirmed the state’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

By Sarah Shemkus . 1 October 2018
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Data centers to Dominion: Don't use us to justify more power plants

In a letter, five tech companies tell state regulators that Dominion isn’t meeting the sector’s need for renewables.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 September 2018
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In Kansas, demand charges could take a bite out of solar customers’ savings

Kansas utility regulators approved a new demand fee for Westar Energy that only applies to solar customers.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 28 September 2018
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Michigan utility’s long-term energy plan in jeopardy over power contracts

Consumers Energy says its announced shift from coal to solar would be compromised without changes to PURPA rates.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 26 September 2018
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Q&A: Green Energy Ohio leader on its 2018 energy tour and the road ahead

Ohioans have a chance this weekend to get a close-up look at how clean energy really works at the 16th annual Green Energy Ohio Tour.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 September 2018
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Rhode Island charts a course for a cleaner grid

Rhode Island is a small state with big energy ambitions. Like many states, however, those ambitions are complicated by an outdated electric grid.

By Meg Dalton . 25 September 2018
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Solar zoning guide offers Georgia towns, counties a model to follow

Three universities collaborated on the Georgia Model Solar Ordinance, which addresses land-use questions for solar projects.

By Gillian Neimark . 25 September 2018
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Illinois Commerce Commission seeks input on electric vehicles

The Illinois Commerce Commission issued a notice of inquiry Monday seeking stakeholder input on how electric vehicles affect grid resiliency and energy efficiency in the state.

By Kari Lydersen . 25 September 2018
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Michigan utilities upgrade pumped storage plant ahead of renewable push

The Ludington Pumped Storage Plant along Lake Michigan could play a bigger role on the grid as utilities use more variable renewables.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 24 September 2018