Maine
Maine company looks to tidal power as renewable energy’s next generation
After years of development, tidal and river energy supporters say the technology is on the cusp of wider commercial deployment, especially if it can win federal support.
Connecticut
Connecticut bill would invite competition to run efficiency programs
Louisiana
Louisiana lawmaker paid to push proposed pipeline through Black, Indigenous communities
transportation
How fossil fuels won round one of North Carolina’s Volkswagen settlement payout
Legislative politics, industry influence, and financial pressures from an aging bus fleet helped shape spending.
economic development
Ohio researchers show how solar could help turn around Appalachian economy
The Ohio University study is the first to quantify the broad economic impact of utility-scale solar projects for the state.
clean energy jobs
Despite grim outlook, advanced energy could help lead economic recovery, experts say
An industry group’s report last week highlights clean energy job losses during the pandemic as well as their potential to rebound with the right policy support.
Ohio
Ohio regulators decline to force FirstEnergy to hire an independent auditor
The order agrees that spending should be open to review but first requires the company to review itself.
solar
Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity
Xcel Energy is updating its grid congestion maps in Minnesota with new data and details for clean energy developers in response to an order from state regulators.