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Critics: Don't charge ratepayers for Indianapolis coal plant upgrades

A coalition of environmental, ratepayer and religious groups say the costs of relying on coal-fired power are too steep for central Indiana ratepayers to bear.

By Dan Ferber . 4 December 2012
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After Proposal 3, where is Michigan headed on clean energy?

For Michigan clean energy advocates, Gov. Rick Snyder's recent energy-policy address fell a bit short when it comes to where the state goes from here after voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have strengthened the state’s renewable energy standard.

By Howard Lovy . 3 December 2012
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With regulatory decision looming, groups speak out against scandal-plagued Indiana gasification plant

As Indiana regulators consider whether to approve a proposed settlement clearing the way for Duke Energy’s nearly-complete 618 MW coal gasification plant in Edwardsport to move forward, opponents of the project continue to push back.

By Kari Lydersen . 30 November 2012
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Report: Solar keeps getting cheaper as panel prices decline

Thanks to plunging panel prices, the cost of going solar continued its steady decline in 2011, according to a new government report, and indications were the trend was continuing into this year.

By Guest Contributor . 29 November 2012
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Study: Trucking sector could pay off efficiency upgrades in 18 months

By adopting technologies that pay themselves off in less than two years, the road freight industry could deliver hefty emissions reductions and save thousands of dollars in fuel costs, according to a report released Tuesday.

By ClimateWire . 28 November 2012
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In race to develop aviation biofuels, Midwest wants to win

Commercial-scale development of aviation biofuels is still in the early stages, but Midwestern players from the industry, academic and investor realms are trying to position the region as the national leader.

By Kari Lydersen . 27 November 2012
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In Ohio, Utica Shale rig counts may be skewed to favor oil

Have prospectors struck oil in Ohio? That’s certainly what one might think after reading the latest Energy Information Administration report on drilling in the state.

By EnergyWire . 27 November 2012
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'Social' package pickups could cut online shopping's energy use

While online shopping generally has a lower carbon footprint than brick-and-mortar retail, a Minnesota researcher thinks socially-connected pick-up kiosks could further reduce the energy impact of retail transactions.

26 November 2012
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Supporters of military biofuels program gear up for battle

With the Senate poised to begin debate on the defense policy bill after the Thanksgiving recess, a coalition of senators is gearing up for battle against a pair of controversial amendments targeting the military’s biofuels program.

By Greenwire . 21 November 2012
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Fracking regulations back on the agenda in Illinois

Fracking regulations will likely be discussed by Illinois legislators either during a six-day veto session scheduled for Nov. 27-Dec. 6 or a short lame duck session in early January, if not both.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 November 2012