Tribal clean energy pushes on

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CLEAN ENERGY

• After Trump administration cuts to federal clean energy funding jeopardized projects across the U.S., tribes are turning to philanthropy and traditional financing to push forward. (Canary Media)

CLIMATE

• Illinois is among many states planning legislation to force fossil fuel companies to pay for states to prepare for and repair after climate-exacerbated disasters. (Inside Climate News)

OHIO

• Attorneys for former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder say he’s open to taking a plea deal to avoid a corruption trial for his involvement in the HB 6 utility scandal. (Ohio Capital Journal)

PIPELINES

• Iowa senators continue to advance a bill that would require hazardous liquid pipeline developers to try all possible easement options before turning to eminent domain, taking aim at the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon pipeline looking to run through the state. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

NUCLEAR

• The owner of the decommissioned Kewaunee nuclear plant in Wisconsin submits a federal notice of intent to restart the facility. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

COAL

• While Nebraska’s governor and other opponents insist the aging North Omaha coal plant poses no health risks to surrounding communities, environmental and public health experts disagree. (Flatwater Free Press/​Grist)

UTILITIES

• Indiana state representatives pass a bill to institute performance-based ratemaking in an attempt to rein in high utility bills, sending it to the state Senate. (IndyStar)

• Indiana utility regulators approve Indiana Michigan Power’s plans to source power from gas plants, wind, solar, and battery storage to meet rising demand, a change from a previous plan that prioritized gas plant construction. (WPTA)

• Groups look to get a petition on Michigan voters’ ballots this year that would bar regulated gas and electric companies and government contractors from contributing to political candidates. (Michigan Advance)

SOLAR

• A bill making its way through the Wisconsin legislature aims to expand community solar projects that can help farmers reduce their utility bills. (WKOW)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

• A coalition of states win a lawsuit to unlock billions of dollars in federal EV charger funding, including $78 million for Wisconsin. (Wisconsin Public Radio)