transmission
Smooth sailing so far for planned Iowa-Illinois underground power line
The SOO Green HVDC Link has attracted questions but no organized opposition at public meetings in Iowa and Illinois.
Midwest
oversight
Ohio utilities commission order might stretch limits of emergency power
An order empowers the chair or vice-chair to take unilateral action if a quorum isn’t practical or feasible.
community solar
Kansas City utility’s community solar project a slow starter with customers
Eight months after announcing a 5-megawatt community solar project, Evergy has yet to hit its subscription target.
Illinois
Illinois ruling is a green light for third-party solar projects
The use of power purchase agreements for solar projects had been unclear before state regulators clarified last month.
Ohio
Ohio solar project will benefit low-income communities
A joint project in Toledo by the port authority, a community foundation and local industry earmarks profits for community needs.
commentary
Commentary: In Puerto Rico, can disaster relief build resiliency?
Effective disaster response should send solar and batteries, writes Ellen Anderson, a senior energy researcher at the University of Minnesota.