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What’s next for coal country?

Coal communities in Appalachia and Wyoming are vital revenue engines for huge portions of the rural U.S., and they face devastation with little time to adjust to new realities.

By Mason Adams . 23 June 2020
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The pandemic is fueling a biking boom. Will it last?

As the coronavirus crisis ravages the country, biking is experiencing a renaissance of sorts.

By ClimateWire . 16 April 2020
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Under new law, Oregon utilities hope to prove potential of renewable natural gas

The state’s largest gas utility plans to invest $30 million a year in a bid to replace 5% of fossil gas by 2024.

By Lee van der Voo . 2 April 2020
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Colorado utilities take step into energy markets as they evaluate what’s to come

As Xcel Energy prepares to join California’s imbalance market, other utilities in the state have looked east instead.

By Allen Best . 23 March 2020
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Colorado legislators take up proposal for renewable natural gas standard

The bill would require large natural gas utilities to source some of their supply from dairies, landfills and other sources.

By Allen Best . 11 February 2020
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Commentary: California resource planning needs to step up to the challenge of decarbonizing the grid

To meet its clean energy goals, California needs to plan for statewide electricity resources holistically, writes Ed Smeloff of Vote Solar.

By Guest Contributor . 6 February 2020
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How one Utah community fought the fracking industry — and won

Kanab took an unconventional path to face down a frac sand mine that threatened the region’s aquifer.

By Guest Contributor . 23 January 2020
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Tri-State CEO says wholesaler’s clean energy transition will pay dividends

The Colorado generation and transmission co-op announced a major renewable expansion it thinks can save money.

By Allen Best . 21 January 2020
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Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019

We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!

By Dan Haugen . 23 December 2019
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Words to remember: memorable quotes from ENN’s 2019 clean energy coverage

Enjoy our look back at some of the most memorable quotes from our 2019 clean energy coverage.

By Dan Haugen . 23 December 2019