Minnesota
Minnesota regulators consider who should have access to smart meter data
A proposal from the state’s Citizens Utility Board wants to make anonymous data open to third-party researchers.
Midwest
Iowa
After unexpected compromise in Iowa, net metering fight moves to dockets
Iowa utilities and clean energy groups both supported a new net metering law but now disagree on its interpretation.
Chicago
Chicago bike share expansion aims to mend longstanding equity issues
The expansion aims to make cycling more accessible in a traditionally underserved and disinvested neighborhood.
wind
Ohio lawmakers want ‘puzzling’ offshore wind ruling revisited
A bipartisan coalition of 32 state lawmakers from Northeast Ohio has interceded on behalf of the Lake Erie Energy Development Company’s 20.7-megawatt demonstration offshore wind project, now before state regulators.
Chicago
Advocates say pandemic highlights need for equity in electric transportation
A new paper presents several proposals to improve the chances that Black, Latinx and other higher-risk communities see the benefits of electric vehicles.
Illinois
Solarize Chicagoland group-buy program bears fruit even in rough times
The program vets solar installers, negotiates a bulk rate, and provides support to participants throughout the process.