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Advocates say solar poised for growth under latest regulatory changes in Michigan

With the ongoing decline of solar energy costs and now a favorable ruling by Michigan regulators recognizing its ability to produce valuable energy during peak times, advocates say the sector is poised for growth here.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 28 November 2017
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Virginia's move to join regional carbon market faces several challenges

Despite a unanimous vote by a citizen’s air pollution board earlier this month, Virginia faces several hurdles, including possible court and legislative challenges, before it could join a regional carbon emissions trading network.

By Jim Pierobon . 28 November 2017
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Virginia group seeks policy changes to boost solar in coal country

A new plan seeks to promote solar installations in an effort to help revive southwest Virginia’s economy.

By Jim Pierobon . 29 November 2017
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North Carolina seeks more information on Atlantic Coast Pipeline development claims

For the fourth time, the administration of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has asked developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline for more information, possibly pushing a final decision on the controversial natural gas project into 2018.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 29 November 2017
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Utilities say CapX2020 transmission project prompting wind energy growth

Finished in late September after more than a decade of planning and construction, the 800-mile-long CapX2020 transmission project has prompted more than 3,600 megawatts of clean energy project proposals, according to Xcel Energy.

By Frank Jossi . 30 November 2017
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Critics highlight Atlantic Coast Pipeline's environmental justice impact

Thirty-five years after the birth of the environmental justice movement, advocates say regulators and developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline are falling short in their obligations to tribes and other communities of color.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 December 2017
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Environmental, conservative groups among backers of Ohio utility reform

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 December 2017
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Straits of Mackinac tunnel plan brings many unanswered questions

Roughly 350 feet below the surface of the Straits of Mackinac — about the same depth as a passenger rail tunnel that links England and France — Michigan officials envision a 10-foot-wide tunnel to house the controversial Line 5 oil and gas pipeline.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 1 December 2017
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Developer seeks to bury transmission lines along railroad corridors

While proposed long-distance, high-voltage transmission projects continue to be stymied by hostile landowners and disapproving state regulators, a new transmission strategy is taking root in the Midwest.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 4 December 2017
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Secrecy surrounds pro-coal group eyeing Ohio wind cases

A pro-coal group that has appeared in multiple Ohio wind farm cases has not disclosed its members, raising questions about who funds the nonprofit organization and what relationship it might have to other parties.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 4 December 2017