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Advocates press Ohio lawmakers on benefits of wind energy

After a one-two legislative punch last year brought wind energy in Ohio to a standstill, advocates, developers and even some Republican lawmakers are pushing back, citing economic benefits.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 June 2015
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Report: Solar potential of public buildings overlooked

While residential rooftops tend to grab the solar development spotlight, public buildings, especially in smaller cities, have often been overlooked, according to a new report.

By Connie Lewis . 8 June 2015
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Wisconsin ruling sheds light on transportation ‘boondoggles’

In states across the Midwest, advocates are challenging transportation administrators and elected officials over what they see as an ongoing, unnecessary build-out of highway infrastructure rooted in 20th-century planning.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 5 June 2015
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As Minnesota city maps its future, spotlight turns to energy

As Rochester, Minnesota embarks on a major 20-year plan to redevelop its downtown, advocates are pushing the city to incorporate more sustainable energy options.

By Frank Jossi . 4 June 2015
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Co-op upgrades EV drivers to wind power, at no extra cost

Minnesota's largest energy cooperative announced today that electric vehicle owners in its territory can use wind power to offset the electricity used to charge their cars at no additional cost.

By Frank Jossi . 3 June 2015
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Wisconsin towns worry frac sand boom will dry up

Wisconsin has 58 inactive sand extraction sites, and while there is substantial interest in bringing more facilities online, the oil price slump has made it difficult to get those projects off the ground

By EnergyWire . 3 June 2015
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Report finds fault with Ohio pipeline routes for fracked gas

The potential for sinkholes could pose problems along interstate gas pipeline routes through northwest Ohio, warns a report submitted to federal regulators last month.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 June 2015
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Utilities accuse grid operator of 'massive, unlawful' costs

Southern Co. and three Missouri utilities say MISO is overcharging them by millions of dollars for electricity moved across Entergy's Corp.'s transmission grid.

By EnergyWire . 1 June 2015
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For energy efficiency, bigger buildings are often better

A new report from Minneapolis officials finds that large office buildings are among the city's most energy efficient.

By Frank Jossi . 29 May 2015
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Detroit-area community reclaims its streets with solar power

Residents of a Detroit-area community left in the dark after a utility settlement are hoping to re-light their streets using solar power.

By Peter Suciu . 28 May 2015