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While fighting clean car rules, Minnesota dealers gear up for an all-electric future

The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association has hired an electric vehicle specialist, as members upgrade shop equipment and push back on perceptions that they are anti-EV.

By Frank Jossi . 14 December 2022
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Ohio’s ‘Frackgate’ controversy predicted backlash to drilling under state parks

A lame-duck legislative amendment passed by the Ohio Senate last week is the latest chapter in a debate over whether and how to allow oil and gas drilling under state parks and other public lands in Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 December 2022
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Ohio ‘green’ natural gas bill motivated by ESG investing concerns, lawmaker says

Whether the language will help companies meet environmental, social and governance investing standards or not, critics say it’s misleading to call natural gas “green energy.”

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 December 2022
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Twin Cities electric vehicle car-share program finds success after false start

A General Motors recall forced the Evie electric car-share service to suspend operations last fall. But after a February relaunch, the program is finding momentum, its supporters say.

By Frank Jossi . 9 December 2022
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On Chicago’s South Side, a unique bioenergy project helps fuel community connections

A biodigester fueled by food waste in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham neighborhood is the centerpiece of a larger development to grow healthy food and economic opportunities.

By Audrey Henderson . 8 December 2022
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Eye on Utilities: Householder trial set to begin next month

Ohio’s former House speaker faces federal bribery and conspiracy charges. Plus other developments in the saga surrounding Ohio’s nuclear and coal bailout law.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 7 December 2022
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How this Southwest Detroit pizzeria constantly reshapes its menu to combat climate change

PizzaPlex pays close attention to menu planning to prevent food waste.

By Eleanore Catolico . 6 December 2022
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Ohio’s largest coal plant to change coal ash handling after U.S. EPA denial

The operator of Ohio’s largest coal-fired power plant says it plans to switch to a “dry ash” handling system that complies with federal rules. Environmental advocates say questions remain about cleanup and groundwater risks.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 December 2022
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Solar coalition wants to put equity front and center in Xcel’s Minnesota rate case

The Just Solar Coalition, an alliance of solar developers, community organizers, environmental groups, faith leaders and others interested in expanding access to clean energy, is intervening in the utility’s rate case.

By Frank Jossi . 1 December 2022
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Why Ohio’s top oil and gas producing counties continue to lag in jobs

A decade into Ohio’s shale gas boom, seven Appalachian counties still have unemployment rates that exceed the state average. Experts and local sources suggested four reasons why fracking hasn’t closed the gap.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 28 November 2022

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While fighting clean car rules, Minnesota dealers gear up for an all-electric future

Ohio’s ‘Frackgate’ controversy predicted backlash to drilling under state parks

Ohio ‘green’ natural gas bill motivated by ESG investing concerns, lawmaker says

Twin Cities electric vehicle car-share program finds success after false start

On Chicago’s South Side, a unique bioenergy project helps fuel community connections

Eye on Utilities: Householder trial set to begin next month

How this Southwest Detroit pizzeria constantly reshapes its menu to combat climate change

Ohio’s largest coal plant to change coal ash handling after U.S. EPA denial

Solar coalition wants to put equity front and center in Xcel’s Minnesota rate case

Why Ohio’s top oil and gas producing counties continue to lag in jobs