California clean fuel standard sparks renewable gas boom in Midwest
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard is driving the development of dairy farm biogas projects in the Midwest, with dozens of projects worth millions of dollars...
Illinois pork plant powered by the sun, thanks to C-PACE financing
Commercial property assessed clean energy is still used relatively little in Illinois and many other states, in part because of consumers’ and public officials’ lack...
Michigan utilities should prioritize public health inequities in retirement plans, regulator says
The Michigan Public Service Commission is seeking input on how it can ensure utilities incorporate environmental justice as they transition to clean energy. Michigan utilities...
Critics say report to Michigan climate council is too conservative on renewables
A consultant’s presentation to the newly convened Michigan Council on Climate Solutions suggested the state achieve net-zero emissions with as little as 63% renewable energy,...
Michigan lawmakers propose $250 million fund to subsidize natural gas
The state’s House Appropriations Committee has included the funding as part of a budget bill. Utilities could seek reimbursement for natural gas projects in “underserved...
Underfunded public transit systems face ongoing challenges in Ohio
Beyond pandemic-induced dips in ridership and ongoing economic challenges, Ohio’s 61 public transit systems must cope with a history of underinvestment from the state. Underfunded...
Want tax incentives in Des Moines? Be ready to meet higher energy efficiency bar
Midwest cities including Des Moines, Iowa, are increasingly linking tax-increment financing to sustainability requirements as they look for every tool possible to make progress on...
Grid congestion caps Minnesota town’s rooftop solar ambitions
A flurry of community solar projects south of the Twin Cities has limited clean energy opportunities in the city of Northfield, where homeowners have been...