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CLIMATE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sets a more aggressive goal to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 amid a series of climate change proposals. (Star Tribune) ALSO: Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown backs President Biden’s early climate change orders, saying Ohio residents will benefit by expanding clean energy jobs. (WTRF) ***SPONSORED LINK: Join MEEA and fellow […]

Southeast Energy News

January 25 2021

Arkansas solar surges, mirroring other Southeast states

SOLAR: Solar energy development surges across Arkansas as independent contractors and utilities both turn toward renewables. (Arkansas Business) ALSO: • A southwestern Arkansas county buys and clears eight acres for a solar farm to power government buildings. (Texarkana Gazette) • Gulf Power begins construction on two solar farms in northwest Florida with a goal of […]

Northeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Massachusetts legislators try again with climate bill

CLIMATE: Massachusetts legislators refile the same climate bill that Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed last week with the intent to override any veto that may occur. (WBUR) ALSO: • A top official charged with preparing New Jersey for the effects of climate change says local governments need to take more responsibility for preparation costs and not […]

Western Energy News

January 22 2021

Biden halts oil and gas leasing on public lands

PUBLIC LANDS: • The Biden administration suspends oil and gas lease permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 days, but industry executives say shutting off production under a ban would take years because of existing stockpiled permits by major drillers. (Reuters) • Wyoming political and oil and gas industry leaders criticize the decision, saying […]

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Undoing Trump environmental rollbacks could take years

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Iowa candidates continue food fight over ethanol

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