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Commentary: Robust community engagement, paired with permitting reform, will be key to ensuring a just energy future

A rural town in upstate New York serves as an example of how community engagement can make or break a project, writes guest commentator McKenzie Fowler.

By McKenzie Fowler . 1 November 2022
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Wisconsin regulators should look to Iowa for third-party solar model, advocates say

A pair of cases before Wisconsin regulators seek to clarify the state’s position on third-party-owned solar installations, in which the entity that owns the array is different from the property owner that will use the electricity.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 November 2022
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Wind is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day

More than half of South Dakota's electricity came from wind last year, but it doesn't produce the majority of power every day, making storage necessary to keep the lights on.

By Joshua Haiar . 3 November 2022
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Minnesota solar installers say it still takes too long to connect to Xcel’s grid

The process for connecting solar arrays to Xcel Energy's grid continues to frustrate installers in Minnesota despite recent changes meant to reduce delays.

By Frank Jossi . 11 November 2022
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Biogas expansion may compound worker risks

Government incentives are driving larger, more crowded concentrated animal feeding operations while protections lag for the workers inside.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 November 2022
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Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate?

Now that Democrats have won control of state government, activists want to see action on environmental justice and climate issues.

By Brian Allnutt . 17 November 2022
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State, federal solar incentives help Illinois feed mill slash energy costs

At a central Illinois feed mill, electricity from its rural electric co-op was exceeding grain costs as its biggest operating expense. With a new 3-megawatt solar array, the facility expects to reduce energy costs by about 50%.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 November 2022
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Commentary: Policy reforms urgently needed for Georgia’s energy future

Georgia’s public service commissioners have an opportunity to change directions and help the people of Georgia make the urgently needed transition to clean energy, writes guest commentator David Kyler.

By David Kyler . 7 December 2022
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In phasing out emissions, Duke Energy looks to lean on new natural gas plants

“You have a hammer, and everything looks like a nail.” Critics say Duke’s proposed path to net-zero leans too heavily on natural gas, an approach that ignores methane emissions and risks creating stranded assets.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 7 December 2022
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Commentary: Federal climate law should prompt N.C. regulators to reconsider Duke carbon plan

The Commission should not commit North Carolina to new gas in a climate-challenged world that is putting its money on renewables and efficiency, writes guest commentator Steve Smith.

By Steve Steve Smith . 8 December 2022

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1585 Results

Commentary: Robust community engagement, paired with permitting reform, will be key to ensuring a just energy future

Wisconsin regulators should look to Iowa for third-party solar model, advocates say

Wind is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day

Minnesota solar installers say it still takes too long to connect to Xcel’s grid

Biogas expansion may compound worker risks

Will Michigan seize historic chance to act on climate?

State, federal solar incentives help Illinois feed mill slash energy costs

Commentary: Policy reforms urgently needed for Georgia’s energy future

In phasing out emissions, Duke Energy looks to lean on new natural gas plants

Commentary: Federal climate law should prompt N.C. regulators to reconsider Duke carbon plan