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Publicly owned utilities ‘not a panacea’ but can produce customer benefits

As California officials consider a public takeover of PG&E, the concept has already shown results in other places.

By Tom Perkins . 16 December 2019
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Will the Midwest take advantage of the emerging hydrogen economy?

California is a leader in the use of hydrogen fuel cells, but experts say they’re also well suited for the Midwest.

By Guest Contributor . 13 December 2019
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How much should Colorado customers pay for Xcel’s clean energy transition?

A case before state utility commissioners foreshadows what’s likely to be an ongoing debate as the utility cuts carbon.

By Allen Best . 10 December 2019
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Battle lines are drawn over oil drilling in California

California is clamping down on oil exploration. Washington is expediting it on nearly 2 million acres of federal land here. How will this schism play out?

By Julie Cart / CalMatters . 6 December 2019
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Commentary: Don’t look to the energy sector to solve our waste problem

Whether waste-to-energy is “renewable” is debatable. It’s also irrelevant, writes Roger Ballentine, president of Green Strategies, Inc.

By Guest Contributor . 2 December 2019
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Gas bans, once a California specialty, arrive in New England

Cities in California and Massachusetts are advancing bans on natural gas hookups in new buildings.

By ClimateWire . 26 November 2019
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Commentary: In clean energy transition, military veterans play key role

Alignment with national security mission provides meaningful employment for military veterans.

By Guest Contributor . 21 November 2019
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Cost, comfort emphasized as building electrification takes off in Colorado

A Boulder campaign is making a pitch to residents that they can save money and breathe easier by switching from gas.

By Allen Best . 18 November 2019
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For Colorado energy provider, the future of coal looks increasingly grim

Tri-State Generation and Transmission cooperative’s transition from coal adds urgency to regulators’ questions

By Allen Best . 4 November 2019
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In era of cheap renewables, there’s still a need for research, NREL director says

The world still needs renewable innovation to match the challenges facing the planet in the coming decades.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 25 October 2019