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Minnesota, Illinois lead in wind power additions

The wind power industry installed 1,118 MW during the first quarter of the year alone and that Minnesota and Illinois are leading the charge in new installations.

By Molly Priesmeyer . 3 May 2011
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Chicago coal hearing: The jobs angle

Midwest Generation buses in dozens of workers to a hearing on an ordinance requiring emissions reductions for two of its coal plants, while proponents chant outside.

By Ken Paulman . 21 April 2011
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Live stream: Chicago coal hearing

Live Twitter stream from the Chicago Clean Power Ordinance hearing.

By Ken Paulman . 21 April 2011
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Days may be numbered for Chicago coal plants

A long-stalled Chicago city ordinance that could force the city’s two aging coal-burning power plants to greatly reduce emissions or shut down now has enough city council backing to pass at the council’s next meeting. But proponents aren’t declaring victory yet.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 April 2011
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Chicago coal plant ordinance has votes to pass

A bill that would require drastic emissions reductions from two coal plants in Chicago has the votes it needs to pass the city council, according to backers of the proposal.

By Ken Paulman . 13 April 2011
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Where does the Midwest stand on nuclear power?

As a nightmare crisis unfolds in Japan, several states in the region have been taking steps toward wider adoption of nuclear power.
Photo by Bill and Vicki Tracey via Creative Commons

By Guest Contributor . 15 March 2011
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Chicago election twist raises hopes for closing coal plants

Facing a runoff campaign, Danny Solis, the powerful city councilman who represents the ward where the Fisk Generating Station is located this week for the first time voiced his support for an ordinance that could shut it down.
Photo by Chicago Public Media via Creative Commons

By Kari Lydersen . 9 March 2011
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Renewable energy standards: Seeing beyond percentages

Are Midwest states meeting their renewable energy mandates? The numbers don't always tell the whole story.
Photo by Josh Koonce via Creative Commons

By Ken Paulman . 8 March 2011
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Coal hearing’s delay is latest setback for Chicago activists

Despite a high-profile event Monday, a proposed ordinance to force two aging Chicago coal plants continues to be mired in the city's famously Byzantine politics.

By Kari Lydersen . 14 February 2011
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Another blow to Midwest CO2 pipeline

Indiana lawmakers deal a proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline - as well as a massive goal gasification plant - a potentially fatal setback.

By Ken Paulman . 14 February 2011