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Indiana cancellation of efficiency program took heavy toll, study says

A report released by an Indiana watchdog group finds the rollback of Indiana’s energy efficiency mandate in 2014 has had serious costs for ratepayers and utilities.

By Kari Lydersen . 26 July 2018
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Citizen group provides extra eyes on the ground for pipeline regulators

On the frontline of the fight to protect water and forests against pipeline construction risks, citizen scientists document potential environmental violations.

By Mason Adams . 25 July 2018
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Why unification of the Western electric grid is probably inevitable

While the ongoing effort to expand the West’s power markets is now focused on California, experts say regionalization could follow multiple paths, not all of them through Sacramento.

By Allen Best . 24 July 2018
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Canadian company reboots northern Minnesota solar panel factory

A state loan package to purchase efficient equipment was a major factor in reopening the solar panel manufacturing plant in northern Minnesota.

By Frank Jossi . 23 July 2018
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Georgia next in line for EPA approval on state coal ash permit program

Environmental groups say the rush to let states regulate coal ash has lacked transparency or public input.

By Gillian Neimark . 23 July 2018
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Advocates call Michigan utility's net metering replacement 'outrageous'

Solar advocates say the first utility proposal to replace net metering in Michigan would unfairly compensate customers for their power while also charging them “punitive” fixed fees.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 20 July 2018
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Q&A: 'Virginia is changing fast' when it comes to clean energy

The first director of Virginia Advanced Energy Economy shares his perspective on how new legislation will change the energy landscape in the commonwealth.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 19 July 2018
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In Michigan, a big divide between utilities on replacing coal

Despite similar long-term clean energy goals, Michigan’s two major utilities have competing visions for replacing their coal generation over the next decade.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 19 July 2018
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Illinois regulators stymied in pursuit of coal mine cleanup funds

Money that coal companies are legally required to set aside for cleaning up abandoned mines isn't always easy to access when needed.

By Mark Olalde . 18 July 2018
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Rural Virginia renewable energy fest sparks curiosity, not controversy

In a community where renewables have provoked backlash, expo offered a showcase for clean energy entrepreneurs, advocates.

By Mason Adams . 18 July 2018