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Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban

Exit polling suggests Richland County would have elected to repeal its wind and solar ban, if not for residents who mistakenly voted in favor of the restriction.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 11 May 2026
Solar

Balcony solar bill dies in Illinois after union voices opposition

Legislation to open the door for small plug-in solar panels hit roadblocks, including safety concerns raised by the state's electrical workers union

By Kari Lydersen . 8 May 2026
Western Energy News

Oregon implements new data center law

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 8 May 2026
Midwest Energy News

Michigan court sides with renewables law

By Andy Balaskovitz . 8 May 2026
Southeast Energy News

Amid demand crunch, PJM proposes shakeup

By Mason Adams . 8 May 2026
Northeast Energy News

The rise and fall of community solar in Maine

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 May 2026
Wind

250+ onshore wind projects stalled as Pentagon freezes permitting

The Defense Department has stopped once-routine reviews that even wind projects on private land need to pass, jeopardizing a power source that could help meet skyrocketing demand.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 8 May 2026
Canary Media Daily

Today's headlines: New York climate goals in peril, an international carbon-pricing collab, and more

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 8 May 2026
Solar

Maine’s community solar boom is going bust

Maine had more community solar capacity than any other state in 2025. But a new law enacted in the name of affordability has brought development to a standstill.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 May 2026
Wind

We bet you can’t guess which states rely most on wind and solar power

The share of power generated by wind and solar exceeded 30% in over a dozen states in 2025, which was a banner year for renewables even amid Trump’s attacks.

By Dan McCarthy . 8 May 2026