Midwest

Heat pumps

For one Minnesotan, a new heat pump brings comfort and savings

Even in one of the coldest cities in the U.S., Kathy Palmer’s heat pump helps displace gas heating, lowers heating bills, and makes her home more comfortable.

By Alison F. Takemura . 20 February 2025
Solar

Rural Ohioans oppose solar farms, right? Not so, developer finds

A large majority of public commenters support Open Road Renewables' plan to build a big agrivoltaics project in central Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 February 2025
Transmission

How PJM can get the power that it needs — and fast

The grid operator’s plan to fast-track gas power plants won’t solve reliability woes, advocates say, but the quicker and cleaner options it’s exploring can.

By Jeff St. John . 18 February 2025
Public transit

Ohio transit agency to switch to green hydrogen for fuel cell buses

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority and Enbridge are planning a hydrogen production facility powered by solar to replace imported fuel made from natural gas.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 February 2025
Policy & regulation

Indiana advocates press for data center pause amid rising energy demand

Despite tech companies’ clean energy pledges, data centers are fueling demand for new natural gas–fired generation in the state, customers and advocates say.

By Kari Lydersen . 17 February 2025
Clean energy

Minneapolis tries to reset expectations for utility climate partnership

The City Council is about to approve new utility franchise agreements that include more specific targets for climate progress.

By Frank Jossi . 12 February 2025
Electric vehicles

Illinois’ largest utility unveils $100M to spur EV adoption

ComEd rolled out the new incentives, which support fleet purchases and charging infrastructure upgrades, in the run-up to the Chicago Auto Show.

By Audrey Henderson . 11 February 2025
Solar

Ohio Chamber of Commerce emerges as unexpected ally for solar projects

The business group has sided with solar developers in multiple recent cases and says it would support efforts to reform a state law that lets townships and counties block state siting decisions.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 4 February 2025
ENN

Amid federal funding crisis, Minnesota rolls out state green bank program

Starting this year, the state-funded program will annually loan out at least $25 million for clean energy projects that meet its requirements.

By Frank Jossi . 31 January 2025
Solar

Push for third-party rooftop-solar ownership in Wisconsin hits a snag

Other states allow companies to own residential solar arrays on homeowners' roofs, but in Wisconsin the question has been tied up in legal battles.

By Kari Lydersen . 29 January 2025