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Study: Methane in Ohio county's water from coal beds, not fracking

Researchers say coal beds, not fracking, are most likely to blame for methane found in water wells in an Ohio county -- but that doesn’t mean fracked wells won’t cause contamination in the future.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 22 February 2016
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What's next for Ohio under Clean Power Plan?

Little chance remains for a stay while Ohio and other states challenge the Clean Power Plan, say environmental advocates.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 February 2016
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Ohio bypass project: 'Boondoggle' or boon?

Ohio’s first public-private partnership deal for a highway bypass project is a waste of taxpayers’ transportation dollars, claims a report released last month by two consumer advocacy groups.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 5 February 2016
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Federal challenges could sink Ohio utilities' income guarantee plans

New court cases and filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could derail FirstEnergy and American Electric Power’s plans to guarantee sales to affiliated power plants, even if Ohio regulators approve the deals.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 29 January 2016
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Ratepayer advocates say ‘everyone is unhappy’ with Ohio electric market

“Everyone is unhappy” with the state of the electric industry in Ohio, according to a report issued Tuesday by the state agency charged with protecting the interests of Ohio electric consumers. The Ohio Consumers' Counsel wants the state legislature to convene a task force to begin addressing problems.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 21 January 2016
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Michigan researchers put price tag on climate liability for fossil-fuel plants

Coal-fired power plants across the country could be billion-dollar liabilities for utilities if their greenhouse gas emissions are challenged in court, according to researchers at Michigan Technological University.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 14 January 2016
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Dynegy, PJM pile on in case against Ohio 'bailout' proposals

As Ohio regulators prepare to resume testimony on FirstEnergy’s bid to have all utility customers guarantee sales for certain power plants, another competitor says it can offer a better deal.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 January 2016
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Reports: Ohio energy standard costs lower than previously thought

As Ohio lawmakers continue to debate the state’s renewable energy standards, a pair of recent reports show the costs of complying with the laws are significantly lower than previously thought.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 January 2016
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Reports warn Ohio's energy sector about risks from climate change

Ohio energy leaders are not especially worried about future climate change impacts on their operations, despite two recent studies suggesting that extreme weather could cause significant problems by mid-century.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 January 2016
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Energy storage growth could boost economics for Ohio renewables

Dramatic growth in energy storage could have big implications for renewable energy in Ohio, as well as place increased economic pressure on the state’s fossil fuel plants.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 22 December 2015