transportation
Minnesota looks to electric vehicles, biofuels to cut transportation emissions
Critics say a recent report on decarbonizing transportation understates the importance of reducing driving.
Midwest
Illinois
Illinois lobbying scandal rattles alliance backing state clean energy legislation
The federal investigations into ComEd and Exelon cast doubt about the prospects for the Clean Energy Jobs Act.
electric vehicle charging
Minnesota utilities offer to lessen demand charges on EV fast chargers
Utility demand charges are hurting the business case for installing high-speed vehicle chargers, a report says.
Illinois
Illinois Solar for All spreads the wealth to underserved communities
The program guarantees cost savings for schools and nonprofits serving low-income and underrepresented areas.
News
Michigan utility’s first brownfield solar project highlights promise, challenges
Despite being a “no-brainer,” building solar on former industrial sites in Michigan is still easier said than done.
technology
State grant to fund solar-plus-storage pilot at Southern Illinois University
The project will provide hands-on experience for students and first responders while testing renewable energy potential in the coal-heavy region