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Iowa town is eager for state to get moving on community solar

Although community solar is not officially sanctioned in Iowa, a half-dozen large institutions in one town are angling to create a “shared solar” array that they envision would allow them to generate solar power more economically than each could do individually.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 16 July 2015
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New project could break wind energy slump in Minnesota

Amid a broader slowdown in wind energy construction in Minnesota, one of the nation’s largest independent developers this week announced a proposal for a 200 MW project in southern Minnesota.

By Frank Jossi . 17 July 2015
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Commentary: Renewable energy is key for Michigan's economy

Michigan’s manufacturing history and economy make it a perfect candidate for renewable energy growth.

By Guest Contributor . 17 July 2015
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Jobs in spotlight for final meeting on Ohio energy standards

Both witnesses slated for a meeting with Ohio lawmakers on Monday want the state to scrap its clean energy standards altogether—a move that supporters of the law say would cause Ohio to miss out on investments and job growth.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 17 July 2015
Feds approve testing via air for oil offshore Carolinas and Virginia

By Jim Pierobon . 17 July 2015
Greenhouse gases hit record highs, bringing record heat

17 July 2015
Report: Iowa could get 40% of electricity from wind by 2020

By Ken Paulman . 17 July 2015
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Commentary: Utility solar costs less, but it's also worth less

A new report released this week asserts that utility-scale solar is much more economical than small-scale solar. But there are several reasons to seriously question the mistaken assertion that big solar is better.

By Guest Contributor . 20 July 2015
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White House honors Wisconsin Green Muslims founder

Huda Alkaff is among 12 faith leaders around the country being honored by the White House as Champions of Change, who “have demonstrated clear leadership across the United States and around the world

By Kari Lydersen . 20 July 2015
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Net metering proposal is a step backwards for Michigan, critics argue

Clean-energy advocates are roundly criticizing a new statewide energy proposal from Michigan Republicans, claiming it is a broad giveaway to protect investor-owned utilities’ profits.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 20 July 2015