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Ohio fracking waste issues go beyond chemical disclosure

While a recent federal study singles out Ohio for limited information requirements in permitting for fracking wastewater disposal, advocates in the state say the issue is much broader.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 October 2014
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Competitions create next generation of clean-car engineers

Working on energy-efficient cars at the college level -- via competitions like EcoCar -- can be a route to a career in the Michigan auto industry.

By Kat Friedrich . 1 October 2014
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Cost of solar permitting swings widely in Minnesota

The cost of municipal solar permits varies widely and continue to be a barrier to wider and faster expansion of solar energy in Minnesota, according to a recent report

By Frank Jossi . 30 September 2014
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Advocates: FirstEnergy efficiency cuts part of larger pattern

FirstEnergy’s plans to gut most of its Ohio energy efficiency programs come just as the company has ramped up state and federal efforts to prop up markets for its power plants.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 29 September 2014
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Study: Small towns can save big with efficiency, renewables

A pair of Iowa studies found that both utilities and their customers in small towns can substantially cut costs if they invest in deep efficiencies and, to a lesser extent, in renewable sources of generation.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 26 September 2014
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Exelon says nuclear 'at risk' designation is little help

Exelon says the EPA's proposed carbon plan, which designates 6 percent of the nation's nuclear capacity "at risk" for retirement, provides little help to prop up financially struggling reactors.

By EnergyWire . 25 September 2014
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Report: Michigan lacks support for alternative-fuel vehicles

Despite its automotive legacy, Michigan is behind its Midwestern neighbor states in establishing a better market for electric and other alternative-fuel vehicles.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 24 September 2014
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Unique Minnesota data project illuminates cities' energy use

The Regional Indicators Initiative project in Minnesota is giving city leaders a clearer picture of how their residents use energy.

By Frank Jossi . 23 September 2014
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Dynegy plan to switch grid operators would cost ratepayers

Critics say Dynegy's proposal to switch southern Illinois' grid operator will increase costs for ratepayers with little, if any, improvement in reliability.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 September 2014
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Study: Midwest states should collaborate on EPA carbon rules

MISO states could save billions of dollars complying with EPA carbon rules by banding together and applying strategies beyond the four "building blocks" put forward by the agency, according to an analysis by the grid operator.

By EnergyWire . 19 September 2014