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Minnesota startup hopes to spin out new hydroturbine design

A Minneapolis startup hopes to tap the power of river currents -- at costs competitive with existing generation -- with a revolutionary new low-impact turbine design.

28 June 2012
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Muscatine, Iowa, residents to receive pollution warnings

Residents of an Iowa county that has made national headlines for its struggles with air pollution will now receive electronic warnings when air quality poses a health hazard.

By B. Adam Burke . 28 June 2012
Few options to appeal Tuesday's EPA ruling

By Ken Paulman . 28 June 2012
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Electric, hybrid vehicles make their marks in motorsports

Hybrid and electric vehicles are not necessarily renowned for their performance, but this year, competitors in some of the world's most prestigious motorsports events are turning that perception on its head.

By Kevin Clemens . 29 June 2012
Falling solar prices claim another DOE loan recipient

By Ken Paulman . 29 June 2012
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Wisconsin utility to close coal-fired units in EPA settlement

A Wisconsin utility will permanently retire three coal-fired units under a legal settlement the EPA announced Friday.

By Greenwire . 30 June 2012
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Utilities see less need for AC savings programs

Many utilities offer customers discounts in exchange for granting permission to have their air conditioners cycled off during peak electricity demand. But increased efficiency and lower demand may render these programs obsolete.

2 July 2012
What does court's decision mean for Clean Air Act?

By Ken Paulman . 2 July 2012
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Why wind farms sometimes pay to get rid of power

After California, the Midwest's regional electricity grid has the second most-frequent occurrences of negative wholesale prices. But it's still not very common.

3 July 2012
Record fine proposed for 2010 Michigan oil spill

By Ken Paulman . 3 July 2012