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From coal to carbon capture: Vintage Illinois power plant highlights challenges of energy transition

By David J. Unger . 6 January 2017
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Microgrids expand in Virginia with two new projects

Following a trail blazed by a large dairy plant, a private college and a U.S. defense agency have collectively embarked on the second and third microgrids in Virginia while overcoming challenges integrating with their utilities.

By Jim Pierobon . 5 January 2017
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Ohio utility's efficiency programs to move forward under settlement

While other Ohio utilities continued to offer a range of money-saving efficiency programs during the recent two-year freeze on the state’s clean energy standards, FirstEnergy moved to gut most of its efficiency programs in 2014.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 5 January 2017
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Solar, energy efficiency part of Minnesota National Guard push for net zero

At the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley base, a sprawling 10 megawatt solar array is the most visible indicator of the organization’s commitment to eventually reaching net zero emissions.

By Frank Jossi . 4 January 2017
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Ohio clean energy standards resume, but still weakened by 2014 laws

The standards that resume this year include some changes from those that were in place before a 2014 law imposed the two-year freeze.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 3 January 2017
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Q&A: Gov. Rick Snyder on Michigan's energy future

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says recent energy legislation in the state "was one of the finest illustrations of good, bipartisan and broad-based work I’ve seen in my time as governor."

By Andy Balaskovitz . 3 January 2017
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Q&A: How nuclear fits in North Carolina’s energy future

As Toshiba develops new technology for the energy future, the company is making a big bet on North Carolina.

By Rhiannon Fionn . 3 January 2017
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So long, 2016: The Midwest Energy News year in review

As 2016 draws to a close, Midwest Energy News is taking an extended break for the holidays. Meanwhile, here's a look at some of the top stories from the past year.

By Ken Paulman . 21 December 2016
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New initiative connects entrepreneurs with leading Illinois energy lab

A new initiative at Argonne National Laboratory seeks to accelerate energy innovation by embedding promising young entrepreneurs in one of the nation’s foremost national laboratories.

By David J. Unger . 21 December 2016
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Iowa Energy Plan envisions new energy technologies as central to state's economy

An Iowa energy plan made public today envisions an economy driven by energy research and production, along with the adoption of new technologies in transportation and building operation.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 21 December 2016