Illinois
In Illinois energy bill negotiations, equity is taking center stage
All three major coalitions pushing for new clean energy legislation are touting social justice as a priority but vary on their approaches and accountability.
Midwest
environment
Michigan proposal’s reliance on fossil fuel money splits environmentalists
Voters will decide next month whether to shift oil and gas royalty spending from land acquisition to park development.
Ameren
Southern Illinois solar energy growth prompts fight over net metering math
Ameren Illinois says solar capacity has reached the threshold where state law says net metering should be phased out.
Minnesota
Regulators, clean energy advocates want more details on Xcel’s demand response plans
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month required the utility to provide more information on its strategy to reduce electricity usage during busy times.
Ohio HB 6 conspiracy
Latest challenge raises question of reopening FirstEnergy Solutions’ bankruptcy ruling
Questions about the transparency of FirstEnergy, Energy Harbor and others are central to proceedings in multiple cases.
Michigan
DTE executives’ coal reliability incentive conflicts with clean energy goals, critics say
The Michigan utility aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, but its compensation packages still include rewards for “coal plant reliability.”