natural gas
Indiana lawmakers to vote on bill to ban local heating electrification initiatives
The proposal to prevent cities from prohibiting new natural gas hookups mirrors pending legislation in other states, including Kansas and Missouri.
Midwest
Michigan
Detroit affordable housing project will give renters benefits of solar ownership
The unique model would put utility bill savings from solar installation into a fund to help residents cover expenses such as medical bills or college tuition.
Minnesota
In Minnesota, key energy lawmakers see potential despite divided Legislature
The two most important lawmakers on energy policy this session are optimistic about passing clean energy legislation, especially when it comes to energy efficiency.
distributed solar
Michigan solar ruling could expand the role of residential energy storage
State regulators dealt a setback to solar developers last month, but some think it could become a blessing in disguise.
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Proposals to prohibit natural gas bans may threaten cities’ clean energy goals
In Kansas and Missouri, critics say the “energy choice” legislation is in direct conflict with cities’ commitments to transition from fossil fuels.
community choice aggregation
Ann Arbor to lobby Michigan legislature for power to choose electricity sources
After considering municipalization, Ann Arbor officials are instead working with local lawmakers on a bill to authorize community choice aggregation.