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These down-ballot races have high climate stakes

20 October 2022
Midwest Energy News

Advocates say Ohio can’t be trusted to permit fracking wastewater sites

By Ken Paulman . 20 October 2022
ENN

Minnesota utility wants to expand work on community microgrids

Xcel Energy is hoping to build on its success in developing community resilience hubs, but critics argue the utility will hold an unfair advantage over other companies.

By Frank Jossi . 20 October 2022
Batteries

Can electric buses serve as backup batteries on wheels?

A California pilot project is testing transit buses as a source of mobile backup power. If it works, they could replace dirty diesel generators during blackouts.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2022
Energy equity

Building resilient communities: Soulardarity's plan for energy democracy

This Detroit-area collective is installing solar streetlights, exploring community solar and advocating for policy change in pursuit of a carbon-free future.

By Jeff St. John . 14 October 2022
ENN

State regulators order independent audit of DTE, Consumers over outages and safety

The audit will require the utilities to disclose how downed wire response audits are performed, how they identify critical facilities to prioritize for service restoration, and more.

By Nina Ignaczak . 6 October 2022
Western Energy News

Climate change imperils Alaska’s grid — and its freezers

6 October 2022
Western Energy News

Study: Permian pipelines leak 14x more methane than EPA estimates

5 October 2022
Solar

Puerto Rico’s solar users are still among 'fortunate few' with power

Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2022
California bans the sale of natural gas heaters

23 September 2022