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As flooding increases, Chicago looks to make basement housing safer

Chicago has experienced more frequent and severe storms in recent decades, putting immigrants and low income Chicagoans living in basement units at increased risk of flooding.

By Siri Chilukuri . 12 January 2023
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Study finds biogas is no silver bullet in Michigan’s climate woes

A state regulator said the fuel might still show promise in ‘hardest-to-decarbonize’ industrial applications.

By Tom Perkins . 11 January 2023
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Eye on Utilities: Utility corruption questions continue as HB 6 trial nears

The trial of Larry Householder and Matt Borges is just around the corner, and more developments in the saga surrounding HB 6.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 January 2023
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Chicago company brings climate-friendly development to communities that need it most

A project that combines energy efficiency, solar power and electrification is part of developer A.J. Patton’s mission to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods.

By Audrey Henderson . 4 January 2023
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Federal climate law changes the stakes in Wisconsin third-party solar fight

The Inflation Reduction Act opens up new opportunities for nonprofits to take advantage of tax credits, but Wisconsin regulators are still vague on what types of projects will be allowed.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 December 2022
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Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen

Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.

By Nina Ignaczak . 21 December 2022
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Illinois coalition demands clean trucks, building on clean power law

The NET-Z coalition is asking the state to adopt a rule that would mandate electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles comprise an increasing percentage of heavy and medium-duty trucks sold in the state.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 December 2022
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'Circular economy' programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs

Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing.

By Lee Chilcote . 20 December 2022
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Climate solutions for Great Lakes power grid include better planning, transmission

Advocates say electric grid operators need to update their planning process to better prepare for extreme weather that’s becoming more common, and that more transmission lines can help lessen the risk of blackouts.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 December 2022
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Advocates want new solutions to reduce energy burden in Xcel’s rate case

As Xcel seeks a 21% rate increase for the next three years, community advocates say regulators should use the case as an opportunity to reduce energy burdens on low-income customers.

By Frank Jossi . 16 December 2022