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Ohio diverts money from coal mine cleanup fund as risk of closures rises

A $5 million transfer from a fund meant to guarantee environmental cleanup of shuttered coal mines in Ohio could prolong reclamation efforts or leave taxpayers on the hook in the event of unexpected closures.

By Mark Olalde . 29 May 2018
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Ohio construction firm grows with region’s clean energy transition

Rudolph Libbe celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for its new Northeast Ohio headquarters.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 May 2018
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Q&A: Business group offers Ohio candidates a clean energy road map

Ohio’s next governor could grow the state’s economy by supporting clean energy, according to a business group’s policy agenda released last week.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 21 May 2018
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FirstEnergy still fighting to shield power plants from 'uncertainties' of competition

FirstEnergy’s request for an emergency order isn’t the only play to bolster coal and nuclear plants at customers’ expense.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 25 April 2018
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FirstEnergy Solutions bankruptcy could shed light on affiliate dealings

Blurred lines between the parent company and subsidiaries could leave utility customers paying more in the long run.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 April 2018
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Timeline: FirstEnergy bet on coal, nuclear and "bailouts"

FirstEnergy’s financial predicament didn’t spring up overnight.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 April 2018
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Ohio research may cut risks of fracked well waste spills

A new treatment method could allow drillers to clean and process wastewater on-site instead of transporting to wells.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 20 April 2018
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In Ohio town, energy 'locavores' drive demand for community solar

Athens, Ohio, residents will vote in May on whether to place a "carbon fee" on local utility bills to support community solar projects.

By Guest Contributor . 17 April 2018
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Community power scorecard docks Minnesota on clean energy policies

A recent scorecard by a think tank that proclaimed Minnesota’s community solar program to be the best in the nation says the state is missing out on other opportunities to help residents and communities access clean energy.

By Frank Jossi . 4 April 2018
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Study links shale gas boom and sexually transmitted infections

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 March 2018