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A small wind turbine.
wind

As wind industry goes big, this New England startup looks to shrink turbines

Skyscraper-high blades are increasingly standard on wind farms, but Pecos Wind Power thinks its small, distributed turbines will be a better fit in Vermont.

transportation

Santa Monica deters gas vehicles by 'pricing the curb'

Illinois Capitol
Illinois

Illinois energy bill proposes ‘green bank’ as national movement builds

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Ohio

Critics fear investors’ push for profits could thwart other FirstEnergy priorities

FirstEnergy news raises questions about grid resiliency and clean energy approaches to cope with climate change.

A swing set stands alone in the Salton Sea.
energy storage

Will California’s desert be transformed into Lithium Valley?

On the edge of the Salton Sea, state officials and investors are seeking to turn brine into ‘white gold’ that can power electric cars. But will this help solve the Imperial Valley’s troubles — or add to them?

Downtown Asheville, North Carolina, at dusk
Opinion

Commentary: Local governments take active role in reducing N.C. carbon emissions

Municipalities are engaging to create the clean energy future that’s best for their communities, writes Meg Jamison of the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network.

Power plant smokestacks in the background; power lines in the foreground.
securitization

As coal plants close, advocates want relief for Wisconsin ratepayers

Consumer and industrial customer advocates want new legislation to encourage utilities to refinance leftover debt as they retire fossil fuel power plants.

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transportation

Minnesota car-share program seeks to boost EV access in diverse neighborhoods

In Minneapolis and St. Paul, HourCar’s plan includes 150 shared electric cars, 70 charging stations, subsidized rentals, and translation services.

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A Texas city had a bold new climate plan – until a gas company got involved

Source: The Guardian

Virginia General Assembly approves electric vehicle rebate program but leaves it unfunded

Source: Virginia Mercury

Wyoming coal mines eyed for disposal of old wind turbine parts

Source: Associated Press

New Hampshire coal plant to continue running through mid-2025

Source: Concord Monitor

Energy Secretary Granholm: Texas outages show need for changes to U.S. power systems

Source: NPR

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Midwest Energy News

March 01 2021

Iowa could save millions through solar projects, state auditor reports

SOLAR: Iowa taxpayers could save $375 million over the life of solar projects installed at county facilities and school districts, the state’s auditor reports. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) ALSO: • Developers of a planned 108 MW solar project in central Ohio say the project would deliver local economic benefits and have limited impact on neighbors. (Newark […]

Southeast Energy News

March 01 2021

Texas utilities falter in wake of winter storm and price spikes

UTILITIES: The oldest and largest power cooperative in Texas files for bankruptcy after receiving a nearly $2 billion bill from the state grid operator. (Reuters) ALSO: • Customers of another Texas utility are moved to other providers after the state grid operator revokes its right to operate over missed payments. (Texas Tribune) • San Antonio’s […]

Northeast Energy News

March 01 2021

Wind turbine startup thinks small in Vermont

WIND: A startup champions a smaller-scale wind turbine in Vermont that it hopes would encounter less public objection than large utility scale machines. (Energy News Network) ALSO: The developer of an offshore wind farm in Maryland delays the project a second time due to the lack of a land-based connection and now estimates completion in […]

Western Energy News

March 01 2021

Wyoming coal mines could be destination for used wind turbine blades

WIND: A Wyoming bill would allow used wind turbine blades to be buried in former coal mines as part of the reclamation process. (Associated Press) ALSO: Federal wildlife authorities are to help Oregon-based renewables developer Avangrid breed California condors in captivity, aiming to replace those that are killed by wind turbines. (Los Angeles Times) PUBLIC […]

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Granholm, McCarthy warn outages were a ‘wake-up call’ on climate

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