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Virginia biomass case has high stakes for state’s renewable market

English Biomass challenges regulators’ all-or-nothing interpretation of state’s competitive supplier statute.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 17 May 2018
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Survey finds racial, income gaps in awareness about smart meters

White homeowners are most informed about smart meters, according to a recent survey of Chicago residents.

By Kevin Stark . 16 May 2018
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Commentary: Why Pruitt’s biomass designation is bad policy

Advocates with the Our Forests Aren't Fuel campaign argue biomass is bad for our forests, air, and climate — and uneconomic on top of that.

By Guest Contributor . 16 May 2018
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Meet 3 energy innovators getting a lift from Argonne National Laboratory

The national laboratory last month announced its second class of participants for a Midwest energy entrepreneurship program.

By Kari Lydersen . 15 May 2018
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Renewable developers fear Michigan campaign will create political wedge

A ballot campaign to double Michigan’s renewable standard risks re-politicizing the industry and causing project siting issues, some developers worry.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 14 May 2018
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Q&A: The case for turnkey, commercial microgrids with Go Electric's Steve Lichtin

Indiana startup Go Electric once focused on developing microgrids for the U.S. military but now is betting on mass producing microgrids for private companies.

By Kevin Stark . 14 May 2018
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Could 'utility corridor' be Michigan's answer for Straits of Mackinac?

An underground “utility corridor” carrying Michigan’s Line 5 pipeline and transmission cables across the Straits of Mackinac could prevent accidents but also cost at least half a billion dollars and take seven years to build.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 11 May 2018
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Biogas microgrids could reduce odors and outages for hog farm neighbors

A first-of-its-kind microgrid at a North Carolina hog farm combines solar, biogas and batteries.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 10 May 2018
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Critics: PJM fuel security plan ignores renewables, won’t build resilience

The regional grid operator’s plan focuses on fuel supply disruptions and ignores potential benefits of renewables.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 May 2018
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Can Sioux tribes pull off largest ever clean energy project on tribal land?

The Oceti Wind Project aims to overcome financial, cultural and bureaucratic barriers to tribal renewable development.

By Frank Jossi . 9 May 2018