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Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells

The federal government has pledged billions to plug thousands of abandoned oil wells around the country, but many hurdles remain.

By Will Peischel . 29 September 2023
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Environmental justice activists issue a call to ‘wage love,’ work toward building an environmentally just Detroit

The panel worked to define a vision for the city amid a growing climate crisis, unjust environmental policies, widespread power outages, floods, air pollution from wildfires, and industry.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 27 September 2023
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As Wisconsin utilities go their own way on net metering, advocates seek a unified approach to solar

As MGE proposes to cut solar compensation, Alliant Energy is proposing an entirely different payment structure.

By Kari Lydersen . 27 September 2023
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State, federal funding fuels expansion of Minnesota microgrid research center

The University of St. Thomas’ Center for Microgrid Research recently won a $7.5 million state legislative appropriation and $11 million in federal defense bill earmarks to help it expand.

By Frank Jossi . 20 September 2023
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'Falsified' public comments loom over Ohio state parks drilling decisions

The state’s public land leasing commission is still on track to approve drilling under parks and wildlife before year’s end, despite claims that more than 150 people’s identities were fraudulently attached to pro-fracking public comments.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 September 2023
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Does nuclear power stand a chance in Minnesota amid a moratorium and carbon-free mandate?

Minnesota aims to decarbonize its energy supply by 2040, and utilities say nuclear could provide a consistent, clean power source — if a state moratorium was repealed.

By R.C. Drews . 15 September 2023
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Commentary: A just transition to clean transportation mustn't leave autoworkers behind

The shift to EVs presents an opportunity to lift up workers and build a fairer economy, write guest commentators Marcelina Pedraza and Gina Ramirez.

By Marcie Pedraza . 13 September 2023
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Ohio disconnection data still lacks detail on racial disparities

Zip code information could help show disparities and spotlight ongoing inequities.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 September 2023
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Utility’s ‘arbitrary’ cap is squeezing solar in southwest Michigan

Lawmakers and advocates call on state legislators to reconsider a 2016 law that replaced net metering with more restrictive options.

By Kari Lydersen . 31 August 2023
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Federal funds can help Ohio electric co-ops cut costs and carbon emissions

Buckeye Power could save big bucks for customers of Ohio’s rural electric cooperatives if it gets federal funding to replace some or all of its coal plant capacity, advocates say.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 August 2023

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Inside the rough-and-tumble race to clean up America’s abandoned oil wells

Environmental justice activists issue a call to ‘wage love,’ work toward building an environmentally just Detroit

As Wisconsin utilities go their own way on net metering, advocates seek a unified approach to solar

State, federal funding fuels expansion of Minnesota microgrid research center

'Falsified' public comments loom over Ohio state parks drilling decisions

Does nuclear power stand a chance in Minnesota amid a moratorium and carbon-free mandate?

Commentary: A just transition to clean transportation mustn't leave autoworkers behind

Ohio disconnection data still lacks detail on racial disparities

Utility’s ‘arbitrary’ cap is squeezing solar in southwest Michigan

Federal funds can help Ohio electric co-ops cut costs and carbon emissions