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Community solar surge strains Minnesota’s interconnection queue

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Community solar surge strains Minnesota’s interconnection queue

Xcel Energy says it received about 400 applications to build community solar projects last year — exceeding the total number of projects completed since 2015 and intensifying complaints about the approval process. Community solar surge…

Gas ‘peaker’ plant would make way for more renewables, Massachusetts utilities say

A proposed 55-megawatt natural gas power plant faces pushback over carbon emissions and other pollution, but backers say the affordable option for adding capacity will free up capital for clean energy investments. Gas ‘peaker’ plant…

Utility grant poses potential conflict for Michigan ratepayer board appointee

Utility watchdogs and ethics experts said a utility foundation’s donation last year to a Highland Park church creates the appearance of a conflict of interest for a pastor recently named to a utility consumer protection…

Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state’s next fight: transportation

State lawmakers must pass authorizing legislation before joining a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce vehicle emissions. A bill is expected to be introduced soon, but its passage is hardly assured. Rhode Island climate law sets…

Environmental groups step up push for cooling towers at Merrimack coal plant

The Sierra Club and Conservation Law Foundation want changes to an EPA water permit issued last year for what will soon be the last coal-fired power plant in New England. Environmental groups step up push…

Union-backed bill calls for prevailing wage for Illinois renewable projects

The Climate Union Jobs Act would provide insurance, tuition and employment assistance for displaced coal plant workers and establish labor protections for renewable projects that receive state incentives. Union-backed bill calls for prevailing wage for…

Community solar surge strains Minnesota’s interconnection queue

Gas ‘peaker’ plant would make way for more renewables, Massachusetts utilities say

Utility grant poses potential conflict for Michigan ratepayer board appointee

Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state’s next fight: transportation

Environmental groups step up push for cooling towers at Merrimack coal plant

Union-backed bill calls for prevailing wage for Illinois renewable projects

Auto dealer sees Clean Cars as great first step for electric vehicles in Virginia

Michigan solar supporters make new push to eliminate rooftop solar caps

Black, Latinx families bear the energy burden in Milwaukee, study finds

Federal boost helps tech race from lab to car