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Jan 22, 2025 · A nonprofit news organization covering the nation's transition to clean energy, offering regional energy news digests and original reporting.
As utility shutoffs soar in Minnesota, Xcel Energy agrees to …
Dec 13, 2024 · Amid a surge in utility shutoffs, and in the face of a groundbreaking study finding racial disparities in those outcomes, Minnesota’s largest utility is taking a closer look at the issue. In a November agreement with consumer groups and the state’s Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy has outlined a series of steps to provide more …
Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite ...
Dec 17, 2024 · Three Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles even as the U.S. market for electric vehicles continues to grow. Each has an innovative approach to the chicken-and-egg problem of having fuel available when and where drivers need it. The Ohio companies’ focus on fuel cell passenger vehicles is unique nationwide, especially for a state that doesn’t yet have any ...
Milwaukee plans to build net-zero modular homes for lower …
Dec 11, 2024 · The city hopes to lure a manufacturer of energy-efficient panelized homes, a way to cut carbon emissions while building homes.
Minnesota OKs $1 billion transmission project
5 days ago · Correction: Illinois environmental and consumer advocates launched a $1 million ad buy opposing rate increases for a Peoples Gas pipeline replacement program. An item in Wednesday’s newsletter misstated the size of the ad buy. GRID: Minnesota regulators approve permits for a 180-mile, $1 billion transmission line that two utilities say is needed to improve grid reliability as they transition ...
Trump derails federal clean building initiative
5 days ago · BUILDINGS: President Trump rescinds a Biden-era executive order that encouraged federal agencies to procure low-carbon construction materials, which was meant to jumpstart the market for green building products and inspire private industry to follow. (Canary Media) GRID: Trump says he will use his energy emergency order to approve dedicated, off-grid power plants for AI data centers ...
Boise Airport now powered by 100% renewable energy through …
Nov 19, 2024 · This article was originally published by the Idaho Capital Sun. The Boise Airport became powered by 100% renewable energy this fall after Boise opted to be the first city to sign on to an optional new renewable energy program through Idaho Power. The city of Boise is purchasing enough solar energy to power both the Boise Airport and the Lander Street wastewater treatment facility through 100% ...
Michigan on track to hit carbon neutral target
6 days ago · CLIMATE: Michigan climate officials say the state is on track to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26% over 2005 levels by the end of 2025 and is on pace to reach a carbon neutrality goal by 2050. (Michigan Public)
Cold could threaten Northeast gas reliability
5 days ago · NATURAL GAS: A lack of spare pipeline capacity into the region could threaten the reliability of New England and New York’s natural gas system in extreme cold weather, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. says. (Utility Dive) ALSO: A Connecticut company signs a $160 million deal to build a 7.4-MW power plant in the state […]
Study: West Coast offshore wind could deliver 33,000 MW
5 days ago · WIND: National laboratory researchers find floating offshore wind facilities along the West Coast could add as much as 33 GW of generating capacity by 2050, but transmission constraints and the technology’s newness could hamper development. (Utility Dive) CLEAN ENERGY: A study finds renewable energy sources met 100% of California’s electricity demand for up to 10 hours on 98 of 116 days ...