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Minnesota forum explores models for the utility of the future

Experts who gathered in St. Paul last week say there is no single solution to the multiple pressures facing utilities.

5 November 2013
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With new FERC rule, outlook improving for energy storage

Regulatory changes at the federal and state levels are likely to give a big boost to energy-storage projects in coming years.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 4 November 2013
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As EPA lingers on coal ash, Michigan group raises alarm

With the U.S. EPA now more than four years into the process of developing regulations for coal ash, a Michigan environmental group says the ongoing lack of oversight raises serious safety questions.

By Ken Paulman . 1 November 2013
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Study: 30% renewables in PJM would cut costs, emissions

The eastern Great Lakes could rely on wind and solar power for as much as 30 percent of their generation capacity without threatening reliability, according to a new study by GE Energy Consulting.

By EnergyWire . 31 October 2013
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Report: Ongoing Midwest renewable growth hinges on federal policy

Renewable energy has been on a roll in the Midwest until recent months, and the whims of federal policy could slow things even further, according to a new report.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 30 October 2013
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Study: Electric cars disrupt grid less than expected

As electric vehicle sales rev up, there are concerns that more battery-powered and plug-in hybrid cars might disrupt the nation's power grids. But a recent study should ease those concerns.

By ClimateWire . 29 October 2013
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Minnesota's day in the sun for determining the value of solar

Observers say Minnesota's process is becoming one of the most transparent, thorough, and thoughtful discussions yet on the topic.

28 October 2013
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Q&A: Karl Rábago, grandfather of the value-of-solar tariff

Karl Rábago led a team that came up with the very first value-of-solar tariff, which aims to pay utility customers a rate for solar power that reflects its actual value to the grid and society.

28 October 2013
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Note to readers: Changes to our email service

The Midwest Energy News daily digest is being delivered via a new email service. Hopefully you haven't noticed.

By Ken Paulman . 28 October 2013
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Could power plant CO2 rules fall on a technicality?

An error that Congress made more than 20 years ago may be industry's only hope of avoiding carbon dioxide regulations for existing power plants.

By Greenwire . 25 October 2013