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Illinois coal plants are closing even as fossil fuel objections stall energy bill again

In a surprise announcement last Thursday, NRG said it would close its Waukegan and Romeoville coal plants, but the community impacts are unclear as “just transition” provisions remain held up in state energy bill negotiations.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 June 2021
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Ohio bill to reform electric rates aims to preserve coal plant subsidies under attack in wake of corruption probe

A plan to end Ohio’s long-criticized Electric Security Plans comes from a primary sponsor of HB 6, the 2019 law at the heart of a $60 million corruption case.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 21 June 2021
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Environmental council: Iowa utilities don’t need coal power to meet demand

The state can use batteries to store enough wind, solar, and other renewables to power itself without coal, the Iowa Environmental Council's analysis says.

By Perry Beeman . 17 June 2021
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Efficiency upgrade rebates help damaged Minneapolis businesses reopen

Immigrant-owned businesses can apply for rebates from Minnesota energy companies. Expanded energy-efficiency programs are helping them build back greener.

By Andrew Hazzard . 16 June 2021
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Ohio’s ‘Voltage Valley’ looks to develop workforce for electric vehicle industry

Community leaders and planners are taking steps to help Mahoning Valley residents prepare for careers in the growing electric vehicle industry.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 15 June 2021
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Electric trucks alone won’t deliver environmental justice, say neighbors of Chicago warehouse site

A Target distribution center planned at the site of a former coal plant has local activists concerned about sustainability — both for the environment and the economy in the surrounding Little Village community.

By Audrey Henderson . 14 June 2021
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Commentary: Electric vehicles are here, conservative policy is too

For conservatives, the benefits to embracing this new innovative technology are substantial, writes guest commentator Scott Coenen.

By Scott Coenen . 9 June 2021
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Iowa solar installers forced to adapt as lawmakers let solar tax credit expire

Iowa was the lone Midwest state offering a solar tax credit, installers say it's a tougher sell for customers now that it's gone.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 7 June 2021
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Enbridge entering a new phase of construction on Line 3 — and a new phase of protests

As the company restarted construction this week, opponents of the project geared up for a wave of larger demonstrations aimed at slowing or stopping the pipeline.

By Walker Orenstein . 4 June 2021
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Illinois stakeholders still hopeful on clean energy deal — but will it come soon enough for solar companies?

A demand to exempt a coal plant from emission caps helped to scuttle consensus on an ambitious Illinois energy bill, but lawmakers vow to reconvene if a deal is struck again.

By Kari Lydersen . 4 June 2021

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Midwest

Illinois coal plants are closing even as fossil fuel objections stall energy bill again

Ohio bill to reform electric rates aims to preserve coal plant subsidies under attack in wake of corruption probe

Environmental council: Iowa utilities don’t need coal power to meet demand

Efficiency upgrade rebates help damaged Minneapolis businesses reopen

Ohio’s ‘Voltage Valley’ looks to develop workforce for electric vehicle industry

Electric trucks alone won’t deliver environmental justice, say neighbors of Chicago warehouse site

Commentary: Electric vehicles are here, conservative policy is too

Iowa solar installers forced to adapt as lawmakers let solar tax credit expire

Enbridge entering a new phase of construction on Line 3 — and a new phase of protests

Illinois stakeholders still hopeful on clean energy deal — but will it come soon enough for solar companies?