community solar
In Minnesota, community solar maintains growth despite challenges
Even facing pandemic slowdowns and legislative opposition, the state far outpaces its closest competitor in operating capacity.
Midwest
Missouri
Kansas City poised to adopt the most efficient building code in the country
Supporters are optimistic that the City Council will adopt a 2021 code expected to increase efficiency by 10%.
COVID-19
What states can learn from Illinois’ new COVID-19 utility relief agreement
A settlement last week extends the state’s moratorium on utility shutoffs and provides $47 million in bill relief funding.
Minnesota
In Minnesota, a geothermal innovation revives interest in systems’ potential
A startup company is beginning to market geothermal systems that circulate heat from shallow aquifers.
Iowa
In Iowa, conservative group looks to counter local wind, solar opposition
The Land & Liberty Coalition is the latest chapter of a regional group trying to change the narrative on renewables.
offshore wind
An innovative anchor that could help floating offshore wind take hold
The concrete anchors borrow a resilient pattern found in the shells of arthropods such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.