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Revived Iowa ethanol plant would make RNG to meet demand in California

By Karen Uhlenhuth

A German bioenergy company’s reboot would make ethanol and renewable natural gas, though questions remain about its life-cycle climate and environmental impacts.

transportation
a highway surrounded by cornfields

In Midwest, ethanol and electric vehicle advocates join forces on clean fuel plan

By Frank Jossi

Supporters say the concept has the potential to accelerate emission reductions in transportation and agriculture.

transportation
A Minnesota vehicle license tag

Minnesota looks to electric vehicles, biofuels to cut transportation emissions

By Frank Jossi

Critics say a recent report on decarbonizing transportation understates the importance of reducing driving.

carbon capture

An FAQ on 45Q: What federal carbon storage tax credit means for Midwest

By Frank Jossi

The revamped “45Q” tax credit boosts the amount of money available to companies willing to capture and store carbon emissions in geologic formations or use CO2 to extract oil from existing wells.

News

Did Cruz win debunk ‘third rail’ theory of Iowa politics?

By Environment and Energy Daily

Critics of the ethanol industry are emboldened by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s victory Monday in the Iowa Republican presidential caucus, but not everyone agrees the win spells political trouble for the industry.

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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

Despite dismissed lawsuit, concerns remain about West Virginia mine reclamation funding

Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail

TC Energy could shrug off loss of Keystone XL pipeline project

Source: S&P Global

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Midwest Energy News

January 22 2021

Minnesota governor calls for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040

CLIMATE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sets a more aggressive goal to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 amid a series of climate change proposals. (Star Tribune) ALSO: Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown backs President Biden’s early climate change orders, saying Ohio residents will benefit by expanding clean energy jobs. (WTRF) ***SPONSORED LINK: Join MEEA and fellow […]

Southeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Tampa utility will close coal plant 20 years early in shift to solar

SOLAR: Tampa Electric doubles its target for solar power, beginning construction of four new projects totaling 225 MW and announcing plans to retire a coal plant two decades ahead of schedule. (Florida Politics) ALSO: • A North Carolina solar developer re-applies to build a 149 MW facility in Virginia, less than two months after it […]

Northeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Massachusetts legislators try again with climate bill

CLIMATE: Massachusetts legislators refile the same climate bill that Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed last week with the intent to override any veto that may occur. (WBUR) ALSO: • A top official charged with preparing New Jersey for the effects of climate change says local governments need to take more responsibility for preparation costs and not […]

Western Energy News

January 22 2021

Biden halts oil and gas leasing on public lands

PUBLIC LANDS: • The Biden administration suspends oil and gas lease permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 days, but industry executives say shutting off production under a ban would take years because of existing stockpiled permits by major drillers. (Reuters) • Wyoming political and oil and gas industry leaders criticize the decision, saying […]

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