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Proposals to prohibit natural gas bans may threaten cities’ clean energy goals

By Karen Uhlenhuth

In Kansas and Missouri, critics say the “energy choice” legislation is in direct conflict with cities’ commitments to transition from fossil fuels.

Connecticut

Connecticut plan lays out options for reaching zero-carbon power by 2040

By Lisa Prevost

State energy officials conclude that eliminating emissions in two decades is feasible and affordable, but it will require changes from grid operator ISO New England.

Virginia

Solar synergy: How good timing and partnerships propelled a suburban D.C. county to its clean power goal

By Elizabeth McGowan

Arlington County, Virginia, will cover at least 80% of electricity for its operations from a 120-megawatt solar farm that it will share with Amazon.

Colorado

Colorado utility plots strategies to finish its push to carbon-free power by 2030

By Allen Best

Platte River Power Authority expects fully eliminating emissions will require more distributed resources and changes to how it manages peak demand.

decarbonization

Vermont Climate Council plans to revamp lagging clean energy progress

By David Thill

The council is tasked with creating plans to reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 from 1990 levels.

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Comments on carbon-cutting plan show industry divided over Pennsylvania’s energy future

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

West Virginia lawmaker plans bills to advance renewable energy in the state

Source: State Journal

Minnesota regulators fine Xcel Energy $1 million over dispute with solar developers

Source: Star Tribune

Minnesota governor announces plan for 100% clean energy by 2040

Source: KSTP

Massachusetts lawmakers refile climate bill after governor’s veto

Source: WBUR

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Midwest Energy News

January 25 2021

Indiana bill would ban local heating electrification initiatives

ELECTRIFICATION: Indiana is expected to vote this week on a bill that would block local governments from prohibiting natural gas hookups for home heating in new construction. (Energy News Network)  CLIMATE: Lincoln, Nebraska’s mayor identifies about 20 strategies from its climate action plan that could be accomplished in the next six years. (Lincoln Journal Star) […]

Southeast Energy News

January 25 2021

Arkansas solar surges, mirroring other Southeast states

SOLAR: Solar energy development surges across Arkansas as independent contractors and utilities both turn toward renewables. (Arkansas Business) ALSO: • A southwestern Arkansas county buys and clears eight acres for a solar farm to power government buildings. (Texarkana Gazette) • Gulf Power begins construction on two solar farms in northwest Florida with a goal of […]

Northeast Energy News

January 25 2021

New Jersey sees early success in climate plan

CLIMATE: New Jersey meets its goal of reducing power plant emissions 20% by 2020 but still has “an incredible hill to climb” to reach its 2050 target. (NJ Spotlight) ALSO: • Major oil companies and power producers are among companies that support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) • A Maryland regulator […]

Western Energy News

January 25 2021

Ute tribe seeks exemption from federal leasing ban

OIL & GAS: The Ute Indian Tribe, which depends on oil and gas revenue, asks the Interior Department for an exemption to a Biden administration order halting leasing on public lands. (Reuters) ALSO: • A proposed Colorado rule requiring non-emitting or no-bleed controllers on existing oil and gas sites being upgraded and new projects is […]

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Report: Solar to be cheapest option nationwide by 2030

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