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Maine’s wind farm moratorium is over, but how long will ‘chilling effect’ last?

Gov. Janet Mills issued an order in February allowing permits to be issued again, but the impact won’t be immediate.

By Bill Opalka . 3 April 2019
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‘Opportunity is ripe’ for Kansas wind after Missouri OKs Grain Belt Express

Missouri regulators’ approval of the transmission project puts Kansas in a position for significant wind development.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 3 April 2019
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In Virginia, college wind competition helps build homegrown talent pipeline

The state is preparing to send two teams to a national collegiate wind turbine competition next year.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 4 April 2019
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In Minnesota, electrifying city fleets isn’t as improbable as some officials think

Coon Rapids police jokingly phased out their gas-powered cars this April Fools’ Day. But the Minneapolis suburb is among a group discussing how to electrify city fleets for real.

By Frank Jossi . 5 April 2019
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Ohio bill would create 'clean air' fund to benefit nuclear, excluding wind and solar

The draft legislation would create a new surcharge, with proceeds distributed to power plants that "make a significant contribution toward minimizing emissions"

By John Funk . 5 April 2019
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In Connecticut, low electric vehicle supply threatens transportation goals

Environmental advocates are pushing to make buying and owning electric vehicles in the state easier.

By Meg Dalton . 8 April 2019
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Student fund managers fuel colleges’ clean energy investments

As colleges and universities divest from fossil fuels, investments in clean energy have not been as quick to catch on, in part because of unpredictable changes in government policy.

By Sujata Srinivasan . 8 April 2019
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In Colorado and beyond, community 'barn raising' helps tribes build solar

A solar array in southwestern Colorado will give the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe enough renewable energy to begin the first phase of a dream they've been developing for 10 years.

By ClimateWire . 8 April 2019
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Michigan revisits policy that limits solar development on farmland

A task force is examining whether participants in a farmland preservation program should be allowed to add solar panels.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 10 April 2019
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Can California reach its clean power goals? It's complicated

"It will be difficult (and costly) to reduce emissions, unless a wide range of options are available," a new analysis says.

By EnergyWire . 10 April 2019