Midwest

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As utility shutoffs soar in Minnesota, Xcel Energy agrees to consumer protections and racial disparities study

Advocates support measures to address a growing number of involuntary shutoffs, enabled in part by smart meter deployment, but say a recent hearing didn't address racial equity directly.

By Frank Jossi . 13 December 2024
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Milwaukee plans to build net-zero modular homes for lower-income residents — but it’s not easy

The city hopes to lure a manufacturer of energy-efficient panelized homes, a way to cut carbon emissions while building homes and creating jobs

By Kari Lydersen . 11 December 2024
ENN

Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota

The state's cold climate, which can cut down on cooling costs, and abundant wind power make it an attractive location, a developer says.

By Joshua Haiar . 10 December 2024
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In Michigan and Wisconsin, cities are finding rooftops alone may not achieve solar energy goals

In Kalamazoo, a vision for rooftop solar generation on public buildings stalled after running into challenges, so the city is instead partnering with Consumers Energy to deliver solar power starting in 2028.

By Kari Lydersen . 9 December 2024
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Advocates frustrated by lack of transparency, engagement on regional hydrogen hub projects

At a recent conference, managers for the Midwest and Appalachian hydrogen hubs said they couldn’t conduct serious outreach before federal funding and more project details were finalized.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 6 December 2024
Energy efficiency

These high-tech windows fight climate change – and will save you money

LuxWall makes vacuum-sealed glass in a factory it opened this summer. Now it’s ramping up production after landing a federal grant and $51 million in new funding.

By Julian Spector . 4 December 2024
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Ohio program wants to play matchmaker and wedding planner for clean energy collaborations

Power Up Local launched last month and aims to help cities, counties, utilities and community groups collaborate on clean energy projects in hopes of bringing more federal funding to northeast Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 November 2024
ENN

Great Lakes ports will get a share of U.S. EPA funding to move shipping off fossil fuels

The U.S. EPA recently announced funding for clean energy and electrification projects at shipping ports in Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 November 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

How is clean energy manufacturing playing out in swing states?

New factories are already revitalizing parts of Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, but the benefits of this onshoring will take years to fully materialize.

By Julian Spector . 4 November 2024
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Hiring experts to testify in utility cases is expensive, but a Minnesota law is helping more groups participate

State lawmakers last year expanded a law that offers financial compensation to small nonprofits that provide expert testimony in public utility regulatory cases.

By Frank Jossi . 1 November 2024

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Midwest

As utility shutoffs soar in Minnesota, Xcel Energy agrees to consumer protections and racial disparities study

Milwaukee plans to build net-zero modular homes for lower-income residents — but it’s not easy

Massive data centers consuming large amounts of energy have eyes on South Dakota

In Michigan and Wisconsin, cities are finding rooftops alone may not achieve solar energy goals

Advocates frustrated by lack of transparency, engagement on regional hydrogen hub projects

These high-tech windows fight climate change – and will save you money

Ohio program wants to play matchmaker and wedding planner for clean energy collaborations

Great Lakes ports will get a share of U.S. EPA funding to move shipping off fossil fuels

How is clean energy manufacturing playing out in swing states?

Hiring experts to testify in utility cases is expensive, but a Minnesota law is helping more groups participate