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In Europe as in the Midwest, renewable revolutions depend on a better grid

As European countries aggressively ramp up renewable energy, they face a constraint that is familiar in the Midwest: The need to expand and overhaul the electric grid.

By Kari Lydersen . 10 October 2012
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As U.S. plants close, coal still hot in Germany despite renewable revolution

In the state of North-Rhine Westphalia in western Germany, the images of wind turbines in the distance and solar panels on farmhouse roofs are overwhelmed by another source of energy -- brown lignite coal that is burned in nearby massive power plants, providing nearly a quarter of the country's energy supply.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 October 2012
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Farmers slow to take advantage of Wisconsin bioenergy incentives

As a new report touts Wisconsin’s potential as a bioenergy leader, the state’s agricultural industry so far is slow to take advantage of a revamped incentive program that prioritizes the technology over wind and solar power.

By Tim Sturrock . 17 October 2012
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In Chicago, Bill Clinton calls for national grid to boost renewable energy

Former President Bill Clinton invoked the ancient Sumerians, the looming budgetary fiscal cliff and an eclectic assortment of other concepts while proselytizing for more investments in the grid and clean energy in Chicago Wednesday night.

By Kari Lydersen . 13 December 2012
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Commentary: How Wisconsin regulators 'tax' renewable energy

Starting next January, the price of purchasing renewable energy voluntarily through monthly utility bills will spike to all-time highs, thanks to recent decisions rendered by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

By Guest Contributor . 7 December 2012
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Q&A: Can renewables alone (with storage) power the grid?

Willett Kempton says that by 2030 the grid could be powered almost entirely using a mix of wind (both on- and off-shore), solar and grid-scale energy storage, and that this grid would be both affordable and reliable.

By Dan Ferber . 11 January 2013
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Midwest grid operator expanding south, to 'last frontier' for renewables

MISO, which operates the grid for much of the Midwest, is in the process of expanding its territory to include much of Arkansas, Louisiana and parts of Mississippi and Texas. Why the change, and what will be the impact?

5 February 2013
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Next bright ideas in energy to be showcased in Chicago

The upcoming Clean Energy Challenge in Chicago is among a growing number of clean energy competitions that help startup companies and young entrepreneurs refine and launch their ideas and innovations.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 March 2013
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Indiana lawmakers advance plan to give utilities more power over rate increases

A bill that would would allow Indiana utilities to pass along the costs of new transmission, distribution, and storage infrastructure investments directly to ratepayers – without filing a rate case before state regulators – is advancing through the state legislature.

By Bill Malcolm . 9 April 2013
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In Michigan, utilities project flat summer peak demand

The tepid economic recovery means at least one Michigan utility is seeing slow growth in summer peak demand, according to a recent filing with state regulators.

By Bill Malcolm . 19 April 2013