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Ohio bill would open door to subsidize next-generation nuclear power work

Nuclear power critics say the legislation could amount to a blank check for private companies researching nuclear reactor technology, while supporters say it would create jobs and bring in federal contracts.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 May 2022
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Iowa carbon pipeline opponents see lessons from Dakota Access fight

A coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline is emerging in Iowa to fight a proposed interstate carbon dioxide pipeline, and opponents say they’re better prepared this time.

By Dan Haugen . 6 May 2022
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Detroit energy activists push to hold utilities accountable during power outages

Activists gathered last week to support a new package of bills to increase financial relief for customers during power outages and force more accountability from utilities.

By Eleanore Catolico . 3 May 2022
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Eye on Utilities: Challengers ask Ohio regulators to impose penalties on FirstEnergy

Challengers want FirstEnergy’s utilities to pay up to $1.4 billion for blocking auditors from tracking ratepayer money, and more from this month’s Eye on Utilities newsletter.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 April 2022
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Storms strain Ohio’s electric grid, and climate change could make it worse

More than 900,000 Ohioans lost power last year from weather-related events. Climate change will likely bring more severe storms.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 April 2022
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Michigan AG, Consumers Energy reach ‘historic’ deal to end coal use in 3 years

A proposed settlement could lead Michigan's largest energy provider to end its use of coal 15 years earlier than it originally planned.

By Laina G. Stebbins . 21 April 2022
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Dark money helped Ohio utilities subsidize coal plants, delaying action on climate change at ratepayers’ expense

The biggest corruption scandal in Ohio’s history happened right under people’s noses, and much of the law at its center remains on the books.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 April 2022
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Commentary: Don’t let Michigan’s weatherization funds go to waste

Michigan has millions of dollars for weatherization assistance that could go unspent and therefore be lost by a deadline of June 30 of this year.

By Laura Sherman . 14 April 2022
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As utility-scale renewables expand, some Midwest farmers are pushing back

By Diana Kruzman . 12 April 2022
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Minneapolis jobs program aims to grow and diversify clean energy workforce

The city’s Green Career Exploratory Program, launched in the early days of the pandemic, is open to all but emphasizes recruitment of people of color through its partnerships with various community institutions.

By Frank Jossi . 11 April 2022