Lindsey Kratochwill

Will Illinois’ newly approved environmental justice commission add to efforts to clean up Chicago’s coal-fired power plants? Activists are taking a wait-and-see approach.

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Complaint says Enbridge’s new $2.6 billion pipeline is no longer necessary

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October 28 2020

Cincinnati, Columbus officials sue to stop power plant bailout fees

OHIO: City officials in Cincinnati and Columbus file a lawsuit alleging the state’s power plant subsidy law is an “unconstitutional tax” and seek a restraining order from imposing fees on ratepayers. (Cincinnati Enquirer) PIPELINES: • A tribal group asks Minnesota regulators to investigate Enbridge’s recent pipeline capacity additions, arguing a Line 3 replacement and expansion […]

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October 28 2020

Offshore oil and gas workers evacuate ahead of Hurricane Zeta

POLICY: North Carolina’s down-ballot races for lieutenant governor and the state legislature could shape the future of climate and clean energy policy in the state. (Energy News Network) OIL & GAS: • Energy firms evacuate workers from offshore rigs as the Gulf Coast readies for Hurricane Zeta. (Reuters) • President Donald Trump considers ordering an […]

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October 28 2020

Rhode Island more than doubles offshore wind goals

OFFSHORE WIND: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo says the state is looking to procure another 600 MW of offshore wind and its main utility will solicit developers early next year. (Providence Journal) ALSO: • Grid operators and offshore wind advocates tell federal regulators rules for transmission interconnections and cost allocation must be overhauled to allow […]

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October 28 2020

Climate change on the ballot in the West

ELECTION: Six Western cities and states have climate and energy measures on the ballot next month. (Grist) OIL & GAS: • The Bureau of Land Management approves a $4 billion oil project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News) • New Mexico regulators are considering stricter regulations and more fines for oil and gas […]

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Illinois’ new environmental justice law and Chicago coal

By Lindsey Kratochwill