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Groups say Ohio missing an opportunity on electric cars

By Alayna DeMartini

Ohio, ranked third in the nation in the auto supply chain, is well positioned to attract companies that build electric vehicles or produce parts for them.

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Midwest Energy News

April 03 2020

Michigan tribe calls Line 5 tunnel permitting during pandemic ‘appalling’

PIPELINES: A tribal official in Michigan says it’s “appalling” that they’re being told to prepare for public comment during a pandemic as Enbridge seeks permits to build a tunnel for the Line 5 pipeline. (Interlochen Public Radio) ALSO: Legal experts anticipate recent federal court rulings involving environmental reviews for the Dakota Access pipeline to fuel […]

Southeast Energy News

April 03 2020

Southeast solar companies struggle during pandemic

SOLAR: Solar companies see a drastic drop in demand, and analysts predict the pandemic will lower expectations for residential installations by up to 40%. (Greentech Media) ALSO: Duke Energy asks North Carolina regulators for permission to take solar rebate applications twice a year instead of once due to the surge of applications this year that […]

Northeast Energy News

April 03 2020

New York overhauls renewable energy project siting process

CLEAN ENERGY: New York legislators and Gov. Andrew Cuomo agree on a state budget that includes streamlining of permits for large renewable energy projects that lessens local input; the bill also includes a fracking ban. (Albany Times Union) ALSO: • International energy giant Iberdrola, parent of U.S developer Avangrid Renewables, says it will “turbo-charge” development […]

Western Energy News

April 03 2020

California’s electrification movement continues to advance

ELECTRIFICATION: The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t slowed down California’s electrification movement, with local jurisdictions advancing policy through virtual meetings and other tactics. (GreenBiz) ALSO: Moving away from natural gas will be one of the topics discussed by a new collaboration of states transitioning to 100% clean energy. (E&E News) ***YOUR AD HERE: Webinar? Job posting? Virtual […]

U.S. Energy News

Residential solar installers see work disappear amid pandemic

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