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Midwest coal producers attempt to cut costs, escalating pollution worries

“They’re trying to cut regulations and to cut corners”: Experts see an Illinois water permit fight as a sign of things to come for the struggling coal industry.

By Mark Olalde . 13 January 2020
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How Chicago’s new rideshare fees could lead to more equitable transportation

The new pricing structure increases charges for downtown trips and lowers rates for shared rides elsewhere in the city.

By Audrey Henderson . 9 January 2020
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Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019

We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!

By Dan Haugen . 23 December 2019
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Chicago's Blacks in Green promotes energy efficiency in ‘looked over’ areas

A partnership with utility ComEd has helped Blacks in Green expand its mission with a community gathering space it calls the Green Living Room.

By Katie Pyzyk . 10 December 2019
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Military experience provides natural transition to clean energy careers, veterans say

Some veterans are on a new mission to bring more of their colleagues into the clean energy workforce.

By Guest Contributor . 11 November 2019
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ComEd looks to blockchain as tool to manage an increasingly complex grid

The Illinois utility has partnered with a California company called Xage to test out its blockchain-based software.

By David Thill . 8 November 2019
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Illinois lobbying scandal rattles alliance backing state clean energy legislation

The federal investigations into ComEd and Exelon cast doubt about the prospects for the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

By Kari Lydersen . 6 November 2019
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Illinois Solar for All spreads the wealth to underserved communities

The program guarantees cost savings for schools and nonprofits serving low-income and underrepresented areas.

By Kari Lydersen . 5 November 2019
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State grant to fund solar-plus-storage pilot at Southern Illinois University

The project will provide hands-on experience for students and first responders while testing renewable energy potential in the coal-heavy region

By David Thill . 1 November 2019
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Chicago apartment renters push for better access to electric vehicle charging

A new city ordinance requires larger multifamily buildings to offer at least two charging-ready spaces for electric vehicles.

By David Thill . 21 October 2019