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Is Illinois becoming the third coast of cleantech?

While the cleantech industry is still largely concentrated on the coasts, a new report shows Illinois is emerging as a national leader.

By Kat Friedrich . 1 August 2014
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In Illinois, residents demand answers about coal plant's future

While Dynegy has not announced plans to close any of its newly acquired Illinois coal plants, environmental and labor advocates are concerned the company "will walk away from communities" if the time comes.

By Kari Lydersen . 28 July 2014
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Midwest-born 'Toxic Avenger' speaks out in the Marcellus

Illinois native Sandra Steingraber, a high-profile anti-fracking activist and scientist, spoke to journalists in Pittsburgh about recent developments and the larger fracking landscape.

By Kari Lydersen . 2 July 2014
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Retiring plants placed on life support to preserve reliability

In some cases, grid operators are stepping in and offering subsidies to keep uneconomic power plants operating in order to preserve grid reliability.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 June 2014
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Illinois resolution would help Exelon nuclear plants

Illinois House leaders Friday filed a resolution urging federal and state agencies to adopt policies and rules that would enhance the competitiveness of Exelon Corp.'s nuclear fleet.

By EnergyWire . 28 May 2014
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Enbridge pipeline moves a step closer to reality in Illinois

Canadian pipeline company Enbridge Inc. moved a step closer to being able to move ahead with an $800 million oil pipeline in Illinois -- a project initially proposed almost eight years ago.

By EnergyWire . 8 April 2014
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Coal strip-mining fight heats up in southern Illinois

Residents opposed to a planned strip mine are demanding Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan intervene and review the permit process surrounding it.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 March 2014
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Study: Clean energy sector remains strong in Illinois

Almost 100,000 Illinois workers are employed in clean energy jobs, more than the state’s real estate and accounting sectors combined, according to a new survey.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 March 2014
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Commentary: Time for Illinois to turn the page on coal

As Illinois finds itself once again in the throes of a short-term coal rush, it's time to finally turn the page on the past and transition to a future with more sustainable economic development.

By Guest Contributor . 4 March 2014
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Can distributed storage help expand Midwest solar markets?

A company specializing in networked energy storage modules says energy pricing in the PJM Interconnection makes Illinois prime territory for solar power.

By Greentech Media . 25 February 2014