Illinois
‘Dark money’ group raises fears in Illinois energy negotiations
A mysterious group has spent more than a quarter million dollars promoting a vague agenda that’s critical of Illinois utilities’ clean energy transitions.
Midwest
Energy Harbor
FirstEnergy statements could support broad scope for PUCO-ordered audit
Evasive legal responses don’t say what happened after funds from ratepayers went into a money pool.
Appalachia
Ohio startup to reuse battery cells aims to spark economic growth in Appalachia
Growth of the electric vehicle market and increasing demand for battery storage are likely to propel growth.
Minnesota
Crowdfunded solar puts Red Lake Nation on a path to energy sovereignty
The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in northern Minnesota has a vision to eventually incorporate solar and microgrids as part of a tribal-run utility.
efficiency
Ohio agency financing program helps energy efficiency projects clear the air
Potential tax benefits offer cost savings in addition to spread-out payments of PACE financing.
Minnesota
Prairie Island tribe prepares to chart course toward zero emissions
In the shadow of an Xcel Energy nuclear power plant, the Minnesota reservation plans to make a big investment in solar, a microgrid, and energy efficiency.