grid
Climate change brings urgency to debate over Detroit’s grid resilience
As recent blackouts bring grid resilience back to the forefront, stakeholders have different views on solutions.
Midwest
Future Energy Jobs Act
Illinois agency warns that state is not on track to meet renewable power goals
Despite a glut of interest in solar incentives, Illinois is expected to fall far short of an interim goal next year.
coal ash
Wetter weather worsens risks from coal ash ponds, environmental advocates report
Even without floods, multiple Ohio sites already have been found to have elevated contaminant levels in groundwater.
technology
Illinois will take more time to consider customer impact of cloud software
State regulators withdrew a proposed rule change for utilities that use third-party subscriptions rather than onsite software.
Ohio
NASA’s new moon mission reignites fuel cell research at Ohio lab
Technology for space and aviation could eventually benefit renewable energy storage and alternative-fuel vehicles.
technology
Alexa, help me save energy: Utilities have opportunity with smart gadgets
An annual survey shows tech-savvy customers are more interested in saving energy than the general public.