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Minnesota group making the case for clean energy as jobs driver

Clean Energy Economy Minnesota is connecting with rural and suburban lawmakers over economic impact.

By Frank Jossi . 3 May 2018
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In Illinois, blockchain startups seek to work with utilities on grid software

Blockchain startups say utilities and regulators in Illinois have been more open to working with them than in other states.

By Kevin Stark . 25 April 2018
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7 Takeaways From North Carolina’s State Energy Conference

The debate over how North Carolina transitions to a cleaner energy economy took center stage at the annual event in Raleigh.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 24 April 2018
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Illinois case could help other utilities seeking to fund microgrids

Energy experts and consumer groups are monitoring the recent Illinois decision to allow ComEd to build a microgrid and recoup the $25 million cost from a broader group of ratepayers.

By Kevin Begos . 26 March 2018
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Next phase for Chattanooga’s smart grid: an airport microgrid

The city continues to build on its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory with a solar-storage microgrid project at its municipal airport.

By Jim Pierobon . 14 March 2018
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Q&A: A Colorado scientist puts theory into practice as utility leader

Bryan Hannegan, a former researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado, is putting

By Allen Best . 2 March 2018
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Illinois regulators give controversial ComEd microgrid the green light

The Illinois Commerce Commission Wednesday granted ComEd’s request to develop a microgrid on Chicago’s South Side and bill ratepayers for the $25 million project.

By Kari Lydersen . 28 February 2018
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Why building transmission projects is getting even more complicated

It’s never been easy to send power across this country, but changing politics, technology and customer expectations have made it even more complicated in recent years.

By Kevin Stark . 27 February 2018
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Critics say Duke Energy’s $13 billion grid plan isn't worth the price tag

Customer and clean energy advocates in North Carolina say Duke Energy hasn't provided enough details or justification for its $13 billion grid modernization plan.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 February 2018
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Heat-capture system could help solar PV power ovens, steam turbines

An engineering team led by an Illinois company has built a solar system that produces electricity and enough heat to potentially power a commercial oven or steam turbine.

By Kevin Stark . 16 January 2018