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Raid or reinvest? Connecticut, Vermont take different paths on efficiency funds

By Lisa Prevost

Advocates in Connecticut are working to better educate state lawmakers on the benefits of energy efficiency programs.

Connecticut program pairs energy efficiency with all solar installations

By Lisa Prevost

PosiGen markets the program to lower-income households that spend a greater share of income on utility bills.

Rhode Island project stands out as new fossil-free homes still a rarity

By Lisa Prevost

The all-electric condominiums are believed to be the first in the state built for middle-class buyers.

Top Headlines

Report: PG&E failed to deal with some trees near power lines

Source: Associated Press

Can the Appalachian Trail Block a Natural Gas Pipeline?

Source: American Prospect

An ambitious energy policy could bring Maryland acres of solar farms. Where should they go?

Source: Washington Post

On the brink of blackouts, Texas makes case for new power plants

Source: Bloomberg

Bankruptcy court terminates 401(k) plans for Blackjewel miners

Source: Wyoming Public Media

Midwest Energy News

August 16 2019

Record gas flaring in North Dakota as processing plants, pipelines close

OHIO: An Ohio attorney argues that a bill providing subsidies for two nuclear plants is a tax increase and therefore can’t be overturned by referendum. (WOSU) OIL & GAS: • High production and the closure of natural gas pipelines and processing facilities leads to record levels of natural gas flaring in North Dakota. (Bismarck Tribune) […]

Southeast Energy News

August 16 2019

As MVP halts work, Appalachian pipelines face major setbacks

PIPELINES: Mountain Valley Pipeline developers voluntarily suspend work on parts of the project three days after environmental groups filed a lawsuit about its impact on endangered species. (Roanoke Times) ALSO: • Two major pipeline projects in the South and Appalachia hit stumbling blocks because of safety concerns and legal challenges. (ThinkProgress) • Two Mountain Valley […]

Northeast Energy News

August 16 2019

Methane rules rollback would leave most emissions unregulated

EMISSIONS: A Trump administration plan to replace federal regulations for methane emissions would leave a only a patchwork of state rules to regulate the gas. (E&E News) PIPELINES: Developers of the PennEast pipeline in Pennsylvania tell federal regulators they found evidence of early Native American habitation at three sites and will take steps to minimize […]

Western Energy News

August 16 2019

Can California convince residents to move beyond cars?

TRANSPORTATION: Policymakers are ramping up efforts to encourage people to use ride-sharing and public transit in California, where transportation is responsible for about 40% of the state’s greenhouse-gas emissions. (Cal Matters) ALSO: • House Democrats urge leading automakers to join four car manufacturers that signed a deal recognizing California’s authority to set its own vehicle […]

U.S. Energy News

Coal plant ‘super polluters’ headed for retirement

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