environmental justice
Chicagoans demand answers, input and oversight for former coal plant site
Little Village residents worry pollution from truck traffic will be more harmful to the neighborhood than coal emissions.
Midwest
commentary
Commentary: Illinois clean energy bill would prevent unprecedented rate hikes
Illinois has the ability to prevent the biggest electric increase in state history, writes David Kolata of the Citizens Utility Board.
solar
Report: Utilities could help connect low-income customers with solar
Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin so far have done little to make solar accessible to all, clean energy advocates say.
Missouri
Missouri clean energy advocates see ally in state’s newest utility commissioner
Jason Holsman, a former Democratic state lawmaker, was appointed to the Public Service Commission in January.
Illinois
Illinois legislation promises a renewable energy revolution. But who would pay?
Two major bills aimed at getting the state to 100% renewable power would slightly increase charges on utility customers.
Opinion
Commentary: For retired wind turbines, we can find alternatives to landfills
Renewable energy comes with tremendous opportunities as well as challenges, writes Scott Coenen of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum.