‘I had that question for all of you climate change people’

THE DEBATE: Once again, in last night’s presidential debate, climate change was a no-show and the candidates’ energy conversation was largely confined to arguing over who is a bigger friend to fossil fuels. (The Hill)

QUOTH THE MODERATOR: ​“I had that question for all of you climate change people … we just, you know, again, we knew that the economy was still the main thing.” (Climate Progress)

FACT CHECKS: Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post clears up questionable statements on coal, Keystone XL and drilling on federal lands.

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BIOENERGY: As a new report touts Wisconsin’s potential as a bioenergy leader, the state’s agricultural industry so far is slow to take advantage of a revamped incentive program that prioritizes the technology over wind and solar power. (Midwest Energy News)

ELECTRIC CARS: Battery maker A123 files for bankruptcy, Wisconsin-based Johnson Controls will take over the company’s automotive sector and continue operating its Michigan factories. (Associated Press, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

ALSO: A Minnesota electric co-op will offer EV drivers lower rates at night to encourage charging during off-peak hours. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

CLIMATE: A new Pew Research Center survey shows growing acknowledgement of global warming, including among conservatives. (ClimateWire)

COAL: A North Dakota power plant is adding chemicals to coal in an effort to find a lower-cost way to cut emissions. (Bismarck Tribune)

WIND: The new owner of Minnesota’s Goodhue wind farm pledges more community involvement in the project, which has deeply divided neighbors in the area. (Rochester Post-Bulletin)

NATURAL GAS: A new system that uses waste natural gas to power oil rigs is catching on in North Dakota, and ​“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer will broadcast live from Ohio tomorrow to hype the Utica Shale. (Fargo Forum, Columbus Business First)

SOLAR: Minnesota works to revamp its 30-year-old incentives for distributed generation, and an Ohio municipal building gets 15 percent of its power from rooftop solar panels. (Finance & Commerce, Columbus Dispatch)

COMMENTARY: How energy became a cornerstone of the presidential campaign, and can Big Wind awaken from its recurring tax credit nightmare? (National Journal, Climate Desk)