Renters short–changed in Ohio case, consumer advocate says

ADVOCACY: Ohio’s consumer advocate wants the state Supreme Court to overturn a decision that prevented it from representing apartment residents in a case involving a submetering company. (Energy News Network)

ALSO: A Sierra Club lobbyist says Kansas lawmakers lack a cohesive energy policy strategy, with ongoing debate about whether the state should support renewable energy. (Kansas Reflector)

UTILITIES: The former ComEd CEO convicted of bribery conspiracy asks a judge to delay the U.S. SEC’s civil case against her. (Center Square)

OIL & GAS: DTE Energy is among U.S. gas utilities passing on the costs of purchasing ​“responsible gas” to customers, a process that critics say has questionable climate benefits. (DeSmog)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Indiana officials leading an economic development trade trip to South Korea this week aim to attract more electric vehicle investments. (Indianapolis Business Journal)

CLIMATE: Kansas City is embarking on an aggressive tree-planting strategy to help address heat islands in older, poorer sections of the city. (Flatland)

BATTERIES: A Michigan startup developing technology to double the range and capacity of conventional batteries cuts 37 jobs to reduce operating expenses. (Crain’s Detroit Business, subscription)

COMMENTARY: A top ranking Ohio Democrat says federal prosecutors need to further investigate what Gov. Mike DeWine’s administration knew about details of FirstEnergy’s corruption scheme. (Columbus Dispatch)