economic development
Ohio researchers show how solar could help turn around Appalachian economy
The Ohio University study is the first to quantify the broad economic impact of utility-scale solar projects for the state.
Midwest
Consumers Energy
Critics say Michigan utility needs to show its work on solar energy rate
Consumers Energy failed to develop data and facts to justify slashing solar credits almost in half, challengers say.
transportation
Minnesota electric car drivers will see 22 new places to fast charge this fall
A private company is installing a new network of fast-charging stations along highways outside the metro as part of the state’s Volkswagen settlement spending.
Kansas
Solar-storage project would be ‘game-changer’ for Kansas City region
NextEra Energy is securing land for a solar-plus-storage project near Kansas City that would be one of the largest of its kind in the country.
agriculture
Revived Iowa ethanol plant would make RNG to meet demand in California
A German bioenergy company’s reboot would make ethanol and renewable natural gas, though questions remain about its life-cycle climate and environmental impacts.
offshore wind
Ohio lawmakers challenge siting board over ‘poison pill’ for offshore wind
The Ohio Power Siting Board says it may reconsider a ruling that developers say would effectively kill the state’s first offshore wind project