In Minnesota, key energy lawmakers see potential despite divided Legislature
The two most important lawmakers on energy policy this session are optimistic about passing clean energy legislation, especially when it comes to energy efficiency.
Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions
Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month.
Michigan solar ruling could expand the role of residential energy storage
State regulators dealt a setback to solar developers last month, but some think it could become a blessing in disguise.
Proposals to prohibit natural gas bans may threaten cities’ clean energy goals
In Kansas and Missouri, critics say the “energy choice” legislation is in direct conflict with cities’ commitments to transition from fossil fuels.
Connecticut regulators want to pay utility customers to sync storage with demand
A proposal by the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority is designed to drive the deployment of 580 megawatts of energy storage capacity by 2030.
‘Clean Cars’ coalition wants Virginia lawmakers to address tailpipe emissions
A group of clean energy, business, and public health advocates are pressing the state to adopt California’s rules to cut auto emissions and boost electric vehicle sales.
Ann Arbor to lobby Michigan legislature for power to choose electricity sources
After considering municipalization, Ann Arbor officials are instead working with local lawmakers on a bill to authorize community choice aggregation.
Cities, states would lose voice on model energy code updates under proposal
The International Code Council is set to consider a proposal that would strip public sector members of their voting rights on updates to influential model building energy code.
Last chance for Illinois solar? Desperate advocates push fix in lame duck session
After backing competing clean energy bills, solar advocates and developers have reportedly united behind a small, short-term funding extension proposal.
Solar synergy: How good timing and partnerships propelled a suburban D.C. county to its clean power goal
Arlington County, Virginia, will cover at least 80% of electricity for its operations from a 120-megawatt solar farm that it will share with Amazon.