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Federal funds to help turn Virginia coal mine into solar farm

The proposed project is set to provide up to 3.5 megawatts of renewable power to data centers in Wise County.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 8 March 2019
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Shale gas boom slows progress on renewables in PJM grid territory

Wind and solar generation on the nation’s largest regional electric grid lags other parts of the country.

By Keith Schneider . 5 March 2019
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Virginia ruling narrows options for companies seeking renewable power

State regulators said Walmart’s bid to buy its own renewable power would have hurt remaining utility ratepayers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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How an outside mediator helped broker Virginia’s new solar legislation

“Nobody got everything they wanted, but it advanced the cause of rooftop solar and net metering,” an advocate said.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 February 2019
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Despite criticism, solar roads remain part of Georgia sustainable highway lab

An ambitious incubator in Georgia intends to spur a zero-carbon transportation future, despite criticism that its ideas are expensive or impractical.

By Gillian Neimark . 26 February 2019
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Deadline looms for Duke University to act on North Carolina light rail

Time is running out for Duke University to agree to a light rail between Durham and Chapel Hill, proponents of the North Carolina project say.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 February 2019
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Virginia lawmakers clear path for electric co-ops to expand solar

The legislation lifts a net metering cap for cooperatives and allows their customers to install larger solar projects.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 20 February 2019
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Puerto Rico solar customers score a win in fight over 'abusive' contracts

The oversight agency affirms that consumers can turn to it to claim their rights and orders the Texas corporation to establish a protocol to disclose complete information about its services. It also allows customers to object invoices. Meanwhile, Puerto Rican company Maximo Solar Industries sues and accuses the Texas company of establishing a monopoly.

By Guest Contributor . 19 February 2019
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What comes after coal for the Tennessee Valley Authority?

A draft operating plan released Friday calls for a shift to natural gas and distributed generation.

By Keith Schneider . 19 February 2019
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After moratorium, North Carolina looks offshore for wind energy potential

A ban on land-based wind projects expired, but industry leaders say new onshore development isn’t a current priority.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 February 2019