Xcel Energy
Deal to close Minnesota coal plants includes ‘historic’ efficiency push
The agreement between Xcel Energy and clean energy advocates also includes building 3,000 megawatts of solar.
efficiency
Report: Efficiency’s market impacts save Ohio consumers an extra $2 per month
electric vehicles
Vermont electric vehicle incentives provide a ‘symbolic’ boost
Solar Workforce Diversity
After pipeline feud, Virginia nonprofit aims to reunite community with solar
A weeklong boot camp in Union Hill, Virginia, trained 10 area residents on the basics of installing rooftop solar.
politics
Jay Inslee targets MidAmerican coal plants in Iowa campaign ads
The presidential hopeful unveiled indoor billboards this month challenging Iowa’s largest utility to stop burning coal.
Michigan
As state negotiations falter, Line 5 backers ramp up public campaigns
Michigan residents can expect to see more advertisements promoting the contentious pipeline tunnel project.
grid
Utilities worry big tech’s bandwidth grab could interfere with grid communication
A Federal Communications Commission proposal would expand Wi-Fi traffic to part of the spectrum used by utilities.
Solar Workforce Diversity
Solar training programs aim to open doors for former prison inmates
Solar companies are partnering with nonprofits to help inmates establish clean energy careers.