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In Minnesota, ‘smart panels’ seen as a possible alternative to expensive electrical upgrades

Older homes were not designed for big electrical loads, but new technology could help fix that.

By Frank Jossi . 7 April 2023
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Advocates say conditions may be improving for rooftop solar in Wisconsin

A recent regulatory ruling on utility-owned rooftop solar may bode well for third-party-owned arrays.

By Kari Lydersen . 6 April 2023
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Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected

Officials say unique demands on government vehicles, as well as inventory shortages, have slowed progress on the state’s goal to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2027.

By Frank Jossi . 4 April 2023
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Michigan utilities want to spend taxpayers' 'low carbon' money on natural gas

Utilities hope to expand Michigan’s markets for fossil and ‘renewable’ natural gas as state and advocates call for decarbonization to fight climate change.

By Brian Allnutt . 30 March 2023
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Dr. Tony Reames wants you to know the Energy Department is serious about equity

“Equity and justice are central to everything that we do”: As the U.S. Department of Energy’s deputy director for energy justice, Dr. Tony Reames helps to put equitable energy policy into action.

By Audrey Henderson . 28 March 2023
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Ohio higher-ed bill would require instructors to teach ‘both sides’ on climate change

Climate science is among a wide range of “controversial matters” included in the Higher Education Enhancement Act, which seeks to police classroom speech on abortion, immigration, diversity, and other issues.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 March 2023
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‘Reversing’ coal mining: Minnesota startup uses plants to trap carbon emissions

Carba says it’s developed an inexpensive and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon emissions, using a portable reactor that converts plant waste into a charcoal-like substance called biochar.

By Frank Jossi . 23 March 2023
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Troubled Illinois coal plant never received an operating permit, ran ‘illegally’ for over a decade, lawsuit says

In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the Sierra Club alleges that the Illinois EPA never granted nor denied Prairie State’s application for an operations permit under the Clean Air Act, leaving it to operate illegally for most of the last decade.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 March 2023
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Missouri, Kansas utilities back bills to reestablish monopoly on transmission projects

Ameren opposed the legislation in Kansas in 2016 when it stood to lose financially. Now that it stands to earn cash, it’s in favor.

By Allison Kite . 22 March 2023
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Minnesota agency retools to ‘meet the moment’ on climate, clean energy

The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently announced several new hires and changes designed to help the state capture federal clean energy funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.

By Frank Jossi . 20 March 2023

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Midwest

In Minnesota, ‘smart panels’ seen as a possible alternative to expensive electrical upgrades

Advocates say conditions may be improving for rooftop solar in Wisconsin

Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected

Michigan utilities want to spend taxpayers' 'low carbon' money on natural gas

Dr. Tony Reames wants you to know the Energy Department is serious about equity

Ohio higher-ed bill would require instructors to teach ‘both sides’ on climate change

‘Reversing’ coal mining: Minnesota startup uses plants to trap carbon emissions

Troubled Illinois coal plant never received an operating permit, ran ‘illegally’ for over a decade, lawsuit says

Missouri, Kansas utilities back bills to reestablish monopoly on transmission projects

Minnesota agency retools to ‘meet the moment’ on climate, clean energy