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Seeking energy security from Michigan to Puerto Rico

A trip to my birthplace of Puerto Rico gave me a glimpse into what’s possible for my adopted home of Highland Park.

By Angela Lugo-Thomas . 17 March 2023
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ComEd offers $120M for equity programs as part of Chicago electricity deal

Amid an ongoing bribery scandal, ComEd is offering shareholder dollars for clean energy to gain support for its Chicago electricity franchise agreement.

By Kari Lydersen . 14 March 2023
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What the guilty verdicts in the HB 6 corruption case mean for energy policy and good government in Ohio

Experts see the case against former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder and lobbyist Matt Borges as a test of limits on dark money in Ohio politics as usual.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 March 2023
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Chicago-area partnership casts a wide net to recruit and train the electricians of the future

A family member introduced a young Elbert Walters III to the opportunities of the local electrical workers’ union. Now the executive director of Powering Chicago, Walters is working to diversify the field through a collaborative training center and mobile learning lab.

By Audrey Henderson . 9 March 2023
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Householder seeks to sow reasonable doubt in Ohio corruption trial

The defendant in Ohio’s largest corruption case gambles by taking the stand. Whether it and other factors will counter elements of the government’s case remain to be seen.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 March 2023
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Pipeline developer says Illinois carbon sequestration sites could be just the beginning

Navigator CO2 Ventures’ revised application offers more details about its plans for a multi-state carbon dioxide pipeline. Meanwhile, landowners say they are feeling pressured to sign easements.

By Kari Lydersen . 2 March 2023
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EPA coal ash settlement raises hopes for cleanup along Lake Michigan and beyond

Inactive landfills and historic coal ash dumps are currently exempt from federal rules, but a recent settlement could change things.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 March 2023
ENN

Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

A new analysis identifies the most impactful policies to slash emissions and create jobs.

By Olivia Ashmoore . 1 March 2023
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How small city utilities are grappling with Minnesota’s new 100% carbon-free standard

Hibbing has a biomass plant, while Princeton has backup diesel generators. Could they and other city utilities be forced to find alternative power sources?

By Walker Orenstein . 22 February 2023
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Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

While nationwide emissions from energy and other sectors have fallen in recent decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — have grown.

By Erin Jordan . 16 February 2023

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Midwest

Seeking energy security from Michigan to Puerto Rico

ComEd offers $120M for equity programs as part of Chicago electricity deal

What the guilty verdicts in the HB 6 corruption case mean for energy policy and good government in Ohio

Chicago-area partnership casts a wide net to recruit and train the electricians of the future

Householder seeks to sow reasonable doubt in Ohio corruption trial

Pipeline developer says Illinois carbon sequestration sites could be just the beginning

EPA coal ash settlement raises hopes for cleanup along Lake Michigan and beyond

Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

How small city utilities are grappling with Minnesota’s new 100% carbon-free standard

Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked