Xcel Energy
Deal to close Minnesota coal plants includes ‘historic’ efficiency push
The agreement between Xcel Energy and clean energy advocates also includes building 3,000 megawatts of solar.
Midwest
PACE financing
Minnesota law opens clean energy financing program to new construction
The state’s commercial property assessed clean energy program was originally designed for building retrofits only.
storage
Iowa officials consider energy storage tax credit, ‘value of storage’ study
The recommendations are contained in an energy storage report stemming from the state’s 2016 energy plan.
Illinois
This Chicago suburb says rooftop solar is too ugly. Some homeowners disagree
The wealthy Illinois village is debating aesthetics and homeowner rights surrounding rooftop solar.
advocacy
At 40, Wisconsin CUB sees consumer and environmental fights converging
Advocating for Wisconsin consumers often — but not always — means supporting clean energy causes, too.
technology
Smart grid transformation hinges on data bandwidth — and lots of it
As utilities deploy smart grid technology, more are also investing in telecom infrastructure to transmit data.