Great Lakes ports poised for decarbonization

DECARBONIZATION: Great Lakes ports serving Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago are poised to receive $200 million in federal grants in the coming months to decarbonize their infrastructure and shift to clean energy. (Energy News Network)

PIPELINES: Iowa carbon pipeline opponents say South Dakota voters’ rejection of a state pipeline siting law should send a message to other states where a developer continues to pursue a project. (Radio Iowa)

CLIMATE:

• Wisconsin clean energy experts say President-elect Trump is likely to slow but not completely halt the progress the state has made on renewable energy adoption and emission reductions. (Wisconsin Public Radio)
• Ohio clean energy advocates say the $300 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding distributed to the state has produced numerous benefits, but worry the Trump administration will claw back remaining funding. (WOSU)
• U.S. climate advocates are relying on state lawmakers to redouble their efforts to pass climate legislation in the coming years, similar to legislation that passed during Trump’s first term. (Canary Media)

SOLAR: Experts say western South Dakota’s ample sunshine puts it on par with a state like Florida as solar opportunities arise, though that production could be limited by wildfire smoke. (KOTA)

GRID: The new CEO of American Electric Power promises to embrace new large load opportunities through projects like data centers, and says transmission infrastructure will be needed. (RTO Insider, subscription)

MATERIALS: Michigan begins to take public comment on plans for an Upper Peninsula copper mine that could provide key materials for renewable energy. (Michigan Advance)

RENEWABLES: Renewable energy companies’ stock value plummeted upon fears that the incoming Trump administration would enact unfavorable policies, though analysts are split on whether it will lead to a rush of new projects or market stagnation. (Utility Dive)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: EV manufacturer Rivian opens a second Chicago-area showroom in an open-air mall to help passersby ​“experience them up close and personal.” (Chicago Tribune, subscription)

AIR QUALITY: Wayne County, Michigan, which is home to Detroit, deploys 100 local air quality monitors that track pollution in real time in an effort to give residents solid data as they advocate for cleaner air. (Model D)

EFFICIENCY: Michigan prepares to launch a $210 million pilot program offering home energy efficiency rebates for qualifying households. (WZZM)

COMMENTARY: Kamala Harris’ campaign made a costly mistake in not addressing climate change or the Biden administration’s climate policy victories in this year’s presidential campaign, an author writes. (The New Republic)