SOLAR: An Ohio bill that already passed nearly unanimously in the state senate would prevent all but “reasonable restrictions” on solar installations by homeowner associations. (Energy News Network) ALSO: • Minnesota regulators’ approval of Xcel Energy’s long-term energy plan directs the utility to procure 2,500 MW of solar by 2030. (PV Magazine) • Southwestern Michigan […]

BUILDINGS: Electric heat pumps gain traction in cold weather states like Minnesota as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. (Star Tribune) UTILITIES: Chicago seeks competitors to potentially replace ComEd as the city’s long standing electricity provider, or use the process to broker a better deal with the utility. (WBEZ) ***SPONSORED LINK: The […]

CLEAN ENERGY: The Prairie Island Indian Community in Minnesota is set to jumpstart its net zero emissions plan with major investments in solar, a microgrid and energy efficiency. (Energy News Network) UTILITIES: Kansas City utility Evergy disputes a news report that it turned down a $15 billion acquisition bid from NextEra Energy, saying there is […]

OHIO: The state Senate unanimously passes legislation to eliminate customer fees to support two nuclear plants and other charges, sending the bill back to the House for technical revisions before it goes to the governor, two years after lawmakers passed the now scandal-tainted HB 6. (Cincinnati Enquirer) ELECTRIC VEHICLES: • A central Illinois town once […]