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Mapping tools help Ohio cities chart course for environmental justice

By layering multiple health, economic and environmental indicators, increasingly sophisticated digital mapping tools are helping cities and community groups identify and respond to environmental injustices.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 25 May 2022
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Xcel Energy time-of-use rate pilot shows only slight impact on peak demand

The utility launched a time-of-use pilot in November 2020 in two contrasting Twin Cities neighborhoods. A report on its first year suggests it’s had a modest impact on peak demand but isn’t saving participants much money.

By Frank Jossi . 24 May 2022
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Former PUCO chair texted he knew FirstEnergy charge was likely unlawful, but company would keep money anyway

Texts about the $456 million charge may further undermine public confidence in the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 20 May 2022
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As agencies seek more environmental justice data, longtime residents are skeptical

Environmental regulators hope these data-driven tools will help identify hotspots and drive environmental justice. Some activists, who’ve been fighting polluters for decades, are skeptical.

By Eleanore Catolico . 19 May 2022
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Commentary: Climate plan builds on Michigan’s advanced energy progress

We need to implement the policies proposed by the plan so Michigan can fully realize the potential benefits of advanced energy, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 19 May 2022
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Gas, electric companies cut off 270,000 Ohioans amid pandemic and billions in profit

Seven gas and electric companies in Ohio shut off service due to nonpayment more than 270,000 times over one year during the pandemic as their corporate parents reported billions in profits.

By Jake Zuckerman . 17 May 2022
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Eye on Utilities: FirstEnergy continues to play hardball with Consumers’ Counsel and others

FirstEnergy provided the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel with various documents it had previously produced in shareholder litigation. Yet the company continues to fight against other disclosures in regulatory cases related to the House Bill 6 scandal.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 16 May 2022
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DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

The proposal asked DTE to include carbon emissions from stoves, furnaces and other user-end natural gas consumption into its climate targets.

By Nina Ignaczak . 11 May 2022
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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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Mapping tools help Ohio cities chart course for environmental justice

Xcel Energy time-of-use rate pilot shows only slight impact on peak demand

Former PUCO chair texted he knew FirstEnergy charge was likely unlawful, but company would keep money anyway

As agencies seek more environmental justice data, longtime residents are skeptical

Commentary: Climate plan builds on Michigan’s advanced energy progress

Gas, electric companies cut off 270,000 Ohioans amid pandemic and billions in profit

Eye on Utilities: FirstEnergy continues to play hardball with Consumers’ Counsel and others

DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

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

Iowa carbon pipeline opponents see lessons from Dakota Access fight