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Minnesota home sale listings to include efficiency scores

Like an MPG sticker in new car windows, a new home energy efficiency rating is about to start showing up on real estate listings in the Twin Cities.

14 June 2013
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Exelon blames 'subsidized' wind, markets for derailing nuclear projects

Exelon Corp. is scrapping expansion plans at nuclear plants in Illinois and Pennsylvania because of waning demand for electricity and competition with wind generators.

By Greenwire . 13 June 2013
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After Senate vote, Farm Bill energy programs remain in limbo

The U.S. Senate passed the Farm Bill Monday night with wide bipartisan support. Now a big question is whether mandatory funding for clean and renewable energy programs will continue at reduced levels or disappear.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 June 2013
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FirstEnergy's Ohio customers to save millions from energy efficiency

Results of a recent capacity auction show northern Ohio consumers will save millions of dollars in coming years, thanks to the state’s energy efficiency requirements. However, those benefits could be jeopardized if FirstEnergy succeeds in efforts to weaken the law.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 11 June 2013
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Minnesota to ask: What is the value of solar power?

Are solar customers freeloaders? Or providing an undervalued benefit to the grid? Minnesota's new solar law may settle that question once and for all.

10 June 2013
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Technological limits could stifle Bakken oil potential

The vast Bakken Shale formation in North Dakota will need costly, advanced oil recovery strategies in order to tap its full potential over the next few decades, researchers and industry officials say.

By EnergyWire . 7 June 2013
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With more solar on the way, does Xcel need more gas peakers?

Minnesota’s new solar standard is expected to spur development of an estimated 450 megawatts of solar power over the next six and a half years, which raises the question: does Xcel still need three new proposed gas peaking plants?

6 June 2013
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Commentary: MLPs a powerful tool to boost renewables

It’s time to allow renewable energy access to this important market tool, which has spurred tremendous investment in the nation’s energy infrastructure.

By Guest Contributor . 6 June 2013
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As energy picture changes, Midwest grid operator considers a longer outlook

As more coal plants face retirement, the Midwest’s main grid operator wants to change its planning process to look further into the future.

By Bill Malcolm . 5 June 2013
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State renewable energy laws survive repeal attempts -- so far

Clean energy proponents see their string of victories as evidence of maturation in the wind and solar industries that has created a strong base of support even in the most conservative parts of the country.

By Greenwire . 4 June 2013