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Appalachia

Appalachia

Virginia coalfield booster wants new renewable fund to send a message

By Elizabeth McGowan

In an interview, an economic development director talks about his organization’s new $1 million fund to assist renewable energy projects.

Appalachia

Ohio startup to reuse battery cells aims to spark economic growth in Appalachia

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

Growth of the electric vehicle market and increasing demand for battery storage are likely to propel growth.

Appalachia

Southwest Virginia bike shop is now a beacon for solar power in the region

By Elizabeth McGowan

A 16-kilowatt array on the roof of Iron Works Cycling is the first successful project for a regional group trying to seed solar projects across seven coalfield counties.

Virginia

Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract

By Elizabeth McGowan

Schools and governments in Southwest Virginia want solar policy to match new state law.

Appalachia

‘Less-than-ideal bedfellows’: Mountain Valley Pipeline payout prompts criticism

By Elizabeth McGowan

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy expected scrutiny for accepting a $19.5 million gift from the pipeline’s developer but believes time will show it was the right decision.

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Top Headlines

BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy

Source: CBS News

FirstEnergy, Duke challenge Sierra Club claims of ‘greenwashing’ on climate goals

Source: Utility Dive

NextEra doubles down on renewables as energy transition gathers steam

Source: Reuters

Court rules against Dakota Access easement in win for tribe

Source: E&E News

Report: Many U.S. utilities plan to hang on to their coal plants for a decade

Source: Reuters

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Midwest Energy News

January 27 2021

Biden could move quickly against Dakota Access pipeline after ruling

PIPELINES: A federal appeals court upholds an order calling for a full environmental review of the Dakota Access pipeline but declines to shut the project down while the review is completed. (Associated Press) ALSO: • President Biden could move quickly to halt Dakota Access pipeline operations after the court refused to revive a key pipeline […]

Southeast Energy News

January 27 2021

Scalded by pipeline play, NextEra reinforces its focus on renewables

UTILITIES: NextEra Energy reports a quarterly loss after writing off $1.2 billion from the value of its stake in the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and signals that it will invest even more in renewables. (Pittsburgh Business Times, Reuters) ALSO: • Dominion Energy wins some praise from Virginia solar boosters for a new peak-shaving pilot program designed […]

Northeast Energy News

January 27 2021

Massachusetts climate bill showdown resumes tomorrow

CLIMATE: Massachusetts lawmakers expect to vote again tomorrow on a climate bill that was vetoed by Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this month. (State House News Service) ALSO: • Experts say a net-zero building code in the Massachusetts bill will not significantly impact housing affordability, a concern raised by Gov. Baker. (Energy News Network) • Maine […]

Western Energy News

January 27 2021

Arizona Republicans seek to block 100% clean-energy requirement

UTILITIES: After Arizona regulators approved a requirement for utilities to get 100% of their energy from carbon-free sources by 2050, Republicans lawmakers introduce a bill to block all regulatory changes made since June from taking effect. (Arizona Republic) ALSO: Boulder, Colorado is recruiting members for an advisory panel to guide the city’s partnership with Xcel […]

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