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Wetter weather worsens risks from coal ash ponds, environmental advocates report

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

Even without floods, multiple Ohio sites already have been found to have elevated contaminant levels in groundwater.

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Illinois Pollution Control Board finds NRG liable for coal ash at power plants

By Kari Lydersen

The pollution control board will hold additional public hearings to determine a remedy for the violations.

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Illinois coal ash bill moves forward, but the clock is ticking

By Kari Lydersen

The legislation looks to provide more public participation and financial assurance than federal law requires.

North Carolina

N.C. Gov. Cooper could play a major role in energy policy with four upcoming appointments

By Elizabeth Ouzts

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has a chance to fundamentally reshape the state’s utility board with a series of appointments in the coming days.

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In Illinois, the risk of coal ash contamination rises with floodwaters

By Kari Lydersen

Multiple coal ash sites in Illinois sit within or adjacent to flood plains, according to environmental watchdogs.

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A Texas city had a bold new climate plan – until a gas company got involved

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Virginia General Assembly approves electric vehicle rebate program but leaves it unfunded

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New Hampshire coal plant to continue running through mid-2025

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Midwest Energy News

March 01 2021

Iowa could save millions through solar projects, state auditor reports

SOLAR: Iowa taxpayers could save $375 million over the life of solar projects installed at county facilities and school districts, the state’s auditor reports. (Iowa Capital Dispatch) ALSO: • Developers of a planned 108 MW solar project in central Ohio say the project would deliver local economic benefits and have limited impact on neighbors. (Newark […]

Southeast Energy News

March 01 2021

Texas utilities falter in wake of winter storm and price spikes

UTILITIES: The oldest and largest power cooperative in Texas files for bankruptcy after receiving a nearly $2 billion bill from the state grid operator. (Reuters) ALSO: • Customers of another Texas utility are moved to other providers after the state grid operator revokes its right to operate over missed payments. (Texas Tribune) • San Antonio’s […]

Northeast Energy News

March 01 2021

Wind turbine startup thinks small in Vermont

WIND: A startup champions a smaller-scale wind turbine in Vermont that it hopes would encounter less public objection than large utility scale machines. (Energy News Network) ALSO: The developer of an offshore wind farm in Maryland delays the project a second time due to the lack of a land-based connection and now estimates completion in […]

Western Energy News

March 01 2021

Wyoming coal mines could be destination for used wind turbine blades

WIND: A Wyoming bill would allow used wind turbine blades to be buried in former coal mines as part of the reclamation process. (Associated Press) ALSO: Federal wildlife authorities are to help Oregon-based renewables developer Avangrid breed California condors in captivity, aiming to replace those that are killed by wind turbines. (Los Angeles Times) PUBLIC […]

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Granholm, McCarthy warn outages were a ‘wake-up call’ on climate

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