The agreement between Xcel Energy and clean energy advocates also includes building 3,000 megawatts of solar.
Michigan
As state negotiations falter, Line 5 backers ramp up public campaigns
Michigan residents can expect to see more advertisements promoting the contentious pipeline tunnel project.
grid
Utilities worry big tech’s bandwidth grab could interfere with grid communication
A Federal Communications Commission proposal would expand Wi-Fi traffic to part of the spectrum used by utilities.
Solar Workforce Diversity
Solar training programs aim to open doors for former prison inmates
Solar companies are partnering with nonprofits to help inmates establish clean energy careers.
North Carolina
N.C. regulators ignore calls for more hearings on Duke’s long-range plans
Critics wanted the state Utilities Commission to gather more evidence before deciding on the long-range resource plan.
efficiency
Mississippi’s move toward long-term energy planning could boost efficiency
Utility regulators’ move to create a formal long-term energy planning process could lead to a shake-up in the Southeast’s electricity mix.