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Coal ash spill leaves North Carolina to ‘watch and wait and hope and pray’

State investigators arrived on the scene over the weekend and plan to release testing results later this week.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 24 September 2018
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Philadelphia program aims to lower costs and barriers to rooftop solar

A solar group buying program in Philadelphia is helping to lower costs and change perceptions about rooftop solar in the city.

By Marie Cusick . 24 September 2018
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Indiana utility’s $76 million solar project divides consumer advocates

The state consumer advocate says the 50 MW project is a bad deal for ratepayers, but others say Indiana can’t delay on clean energy.

By Jeff Brooks-Gillies . 21 September 2018
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Report: Utility investment in fiber optics could enhance smart grid

Utilities with fiber optic networks can establish a more robust smart grid by improving the chatter between smart devices and power providers, according to a new study.

By Kevin Stark . 20 September 2018
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Report: EV adoption could eventually save Minnesotans billions

Total net benefits range from $4.6 billion to $30 billion by 2050 and could help all utility ratepayers.

By Frank Jossi . 20 September 2018
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Missouri city wants higher profile for home energy efficiency scores

The municipal utility in Columbia, Missouri, has rated about 3,500 homes for efficiency, but homebuyers have been slow to use.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 20 September 2018
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In Colorado, two rural co-ops are leading the charge on electric vehicles

As Colorado seeks to encourage adoption of electric vehicles, two rural cooperatives are charging ahead where other utilities have so far hung back.

By Allen Best . 19 September 2018
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Ohio’s PowerForward roadmap aims to shape the grid of the future

State regulators see potential in grid modernization, though questions remain over costs and follow-through.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 September 2018
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Solar entrepreneur aims to bring jobs, training to North Minneapolis

Jamez Staples has big dreams of bringing clean energy — and its economic benefits — to his underserved and racially diverse Minneapolis neighborhood.

By Frank Jossi . 17 September 2018
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Virginia companies ask for better access to renewable power

A letter to Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration asks for more flexibility for companies seeking to buy from alternative suppliers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 September 2018