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Western Energy News

Hawaiian Electric faces scrutiny for actions leading up to deadly blaze

14 August 2023
What’s standing in clean energy’s way?

14 August 2023
Midwest Energy News

Illinois governor vetoes bill to lift nuclear moratorium

By Andy Balaskovitz . 14 August 2023
Clean energy

The US passed a major climate law one year ago. Here’s how it’s going

Canary Media kicks off an anniversary series taking stock of the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact during its first year as law.

By Dan McCarthy . 14 August 2023
Series

The Inflation Reduction Act turns 1

A year ago, the U.S. passed the Inflation Reduction Act, giving the world’s biggest historical emitter of carbon dioxide its first major piece of legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So, how have the first 12 months of this historic climate law gone? In a special series, Canary Media takes stock of the law's impact so far — and the work that remains to be done.
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Illinois governor vetoes effort to lift moratorium on new nuclear reactors

Unless the governor vetoes a bill by Tuesday, the state’s 1987 ban on new nuclear power plants will be lifted, providing a new but expensive option for achieving its emission goals.

By Kari Lydersen . 11 August 2023
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In northern Minnesota, early adopters make the case for cold-climate heat pumps

Heat pump installers and early adopters in and around Duluth, Minnesota, are demonstrating how the technology can work even in a notoriously cold climate such as northern Minnesota.

By Stephanie Hemphill . 11 August 2023
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Commentary: The economic and health benefits of Michigan's clean energy goals

Clean energy is an increasingly important part of Michigan's economy, writes guest commentator Laura Sherman.

By Laura Sherman . 11 August 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Maxeon looks to bring solar manufacturing back home with $1B US factory

The SunPower spinout selected New Mexico as the site for a huge solar factory that would be its first in the U.S. The Inflation Reduction Act is to thank.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 August 2023
Can solar be a path forward for the formerly incarcerated?

10 August 2023