Illinois
Labor coalition joins the fray over Illinois clean energy legislation
Unions representing coal, nuclear and renewable workers, as well as engineers, ironworkers and janitors, put their weight behind a new energy bill.
Midwest
economic development
Ohio researchers show how solar could help turn around Appalachian economy
The Ohio University study is the first to quantify the broad economic impact of utility-scale solar projects for the state.
clean energy jobs
Despite grim outlook, advanced energy could help lead economic recovery, experts say
An industry group’s report last week highlights clean energy job losses during the pandemic as well as their potential to rebound with the right policy support.
Ohio
Ohio regulators decline to force FirstEnergy to hire an independent auditor
The order agrees that spending should be open to review but first requires the company to review itself.
solar
Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity
Xcel Energy is updating its grid congestion maps in Minnesota with new data and details for clean energy developers in response to an order from state regulators.
efficiency
For Chicago’s architectural landmarks, retrofits must balance efficiency, integrity
Historically significant — and inefficient — buildings require extra care to preserve design while saving energy.