Midwest

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
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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
Transmission

Illinois considers state incentives for transmission projects

Renewable energy credits, which have fueled the state’s solar boom, could now help finance new merchant transmission lines.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 January 2025
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Well pad explosion raises concerns about drilling on Ohio public land

A nearby state park was recently opened to oil and gas exploration, and advocates say increased exploration could lead to increased accidents.

By Nick Evans / Ohio Capital Journal . 13 January 2025
Carbon-free buildings

In Chicago, all city buildings now use 100 percent clean power

Chicago is one of several U.S. cities that are taking advantage of their bulk-buying power to spur new carbon-free energy development and meet climate targets.

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco . 10 January 2025
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Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits

A long-running local government collaboration in southwestern Minnesota is helping to insulate the region from the kind of controversies and misinformation that have plagued rural clean energy projects in other states.

By Frank Jossi . 9 January 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Big buildings are a climate problem. These policies aim to fix that.

In New York City and St. Louis, innovative laws meant to curb emissions from buildings are kicking in this year. More states and cities will soon follow.

By Akielly Hu . 7 January 2025
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A symbolic gesture or Trojan horse? Ohio groups question purpose of ‘green’ nuclear bill

Sponsors say HB 308 means to show the state welcomes nuclear energy, but critics say it could have broader implications, including watering down future clean energy policies in the state.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 20 December 2024