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Bird's eye view of a landfill.

Group reports milestone in tracking the benefits of renewable gas investments

By Frank Jossi

A company that tracks renewable energy transactions announced its first exchange involving its new thermal energy certificates.

Illinois Capitol

Illinois energy bill proposes ‘green bank’ as national movement builds

Looking up from underneath a transmission tower.

Critics fear investors’ push for profits could thwart other FirstEnergy priorities

Power plant smokestacks in the background; power lines in the foreground.

As coal plants close, advocates want relief for Wisconsin ratepayers

Closeup of the HourCar logo on the back of a blue car.

Minnesota car-share program seeks to boost EV access in diverse neighborhoods

oversight
Inside the Ohio Senate chamber from above.

Ohio Republicans’ bill would force state agencies to reduce their rule books

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

Senate Bill 9 says agencies must cut their use of phrases including “must,” “shall,” “require” and “prohibit.”

Ohio
An aerial view of downtown Lima, Ohio.

Ohio refinery city joins coalition to support local clean energy transitions

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

One of the first benefits for Lima, Ohio, will be a fleet analysis provided by another partner at no cost to the city.

Minnesota
Lake Superior reflects lighted skyline along the Duluth, Minnesota, lakefront.

Duluth looks to cut emissions through sharing more efficient building heat

By Frank Jossi

The Minnesota city has made significant investments in its aging district energy system, adding natural gas boilers and replacing steam pipes with hot water loops.

Indiana
Indiana Capitol Building

Indiana lawmakers advance coal plant securitization, renewable siting bills

By Kari Lydersen

The legislation has drawn some concerns from clean energy advocates, who want to see changes before they are passed.

Michigan

Michigan gas plant will be cleaner than coal but still add to pollution problem

By Tom Perkins

A Sierra Club lawsuit is seeking to stop DTE Energy from replacing a coal plant with a gas-fired unit in a county where ozone pollution already exceeds federal limits.

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Oil trade group is poised to endorse carbon pricing

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Bill would require Connecticut landlords, home sellers to disclose annual energy costs

Source: Hartford Courant

A Texas city had a bold new climate plan – until a gas company got involved

Source: The Guardian

Virginia General Assembly approves electric vehicle rebate program but leaves it unfunded

Source: Virginia Mercury

Wyoming coal mines eyed for disposal of old wind turbine parts

Source: Associated Press

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Midwest Energy News

March 02 2021

Michigan AG opposes nuclear plant, storage license transfer

NUCLEAR: Michigan’s attorney general objects to the transfer of a nuclear plant and waste storage site on Lake Michigan, arguing that the proposed buyer lacks financial resources and underestimates decommissioning costs. (MLive) OHIO: A longtime federal prosecutor takes over as acting U.S. attorney in southern Ohio and will lead the bribery investigation involving the state’s […]

Southeast Energy News

March 02 2021

How the natural gas industry subverted Austin’s clean energy transition

OIL & GAS: In Austin, Texas, the natural gas industry reveals its playbook for subverting local clean energy policy by pushing line-by-line revisions of proposed ordinances, activating customer opposition, and lobbying top state and local officials. (The Guardian/Floodlight) ALSO: Texas scrambles to make up a $10 million shortfall in cleanup costs for a bankrupt company […]

Northeast Energy News

March 02 2021

Massachusetts carbon tax proposed for transportation and heating

CLIMATE: Massachusetts climate and justice advocates endorse a bill that would impose a fee on carbon emissions from transportation and heating that would fund local climate projects. (Energy News Network) ALSO: A Maryland House committee votes down a bill that would have imposed a fee on greenhouse gas emitters. (Maryland Matters) ***SPONSORED LINK: Save the […]

Western Energy News

March 02 2021

After Texas outages, Wyoming lawmakers see opportunity to rescue coal

COAL: Wyoming lawmakers introduce bills requiring more extensive analysis of costs and grid reliability before fossil-fuel power plants can be retired, with one bill sponsor incorrectly blaming recent Texas outages on the “radical Left” “cancelling fossil fuels.” (Casper Star-Tribune)  ALSO: • New Mexico’s largest utility is ordered to refile its application seeking approval to turn […]

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