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Illinois

ComEd looks to blockchain as tool to manage an increasingly complex grid

By David Thill

The Illinois utility has partnered with a California company called Xage to test out its blockchain-based software.

politics

Bipartisan ‘energy freedom’ bills resurface in Michigan, one at a time

By Andy Balaskovitz

Supporters split the bipartisan proposals into separate bills this session in hopes of overcoming opposition.

Illinois

Advocates want next phase of ComEd microgrid powered by renewables

By David Thill

Unlike the first phase, ComEd isn’t legally obligated to use renewables, but the company says it will seriously consider them as it reviews proposals.

microgrids

Michigan lawmakers propose microgrid bill to boost resilience

By Andy Balaskovitz

The legislation would prohibit standby fees but allows an “equitable” cost of service charge by utilities.

microgrids

Maine lawmakers try again to get the state’s microgrid law right

By Bill Opalka

Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.

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Scientists have gotten predictions of global warming right since the 1970s

Source: Vox

GM, LG Chem to announce electric vehicle battery joint venture in Ohio

Source: Reuters

Offshore drilling creates new dangers onshore, environmental report says

Source: Miami Herald

Shuttered Philly refinery carves out a 23-acre parcel for a renewable gas producer

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

Environmental groups sue UNC-Chapel Hill over pollution from a coal-fired power plant

Source: Raleigh News & Observer

Midwest Energy News

December 05 2019

Enbridge leaves debris in Great Lakes for months after pipeline tunnel testing

ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Michigan sees increased investment in fast-charging electric vehicle stations, which state officials hope will replicate the experience of stopping for gas. (Energy News Network) ALSO: General Motors and LG Chem reportedly plan a joint venture to invest $2 billion in an electric vehicle battery plant in Ohio. (Reuters) ***SPONSORED LINK: The 4th Annual […]

Southeast Energy News

December 05 2019

Offshore drilling could spur onshore pollution, report warns

Support the Energy News Network. Give today and NewsMatch will double the impact of your donation! OFFSHORE DRILLING: New oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts would spur energy development on land, raising the risk of pollution, an environmental group’s report warns. (Miami Herald) OVERSIGHT: Texas has cut funding to its environmental […]

Northeast Energy News

December 05 2019

Solar project at Maine governor’s mansion highlights policy challenges

Support the Energy News Network. Give today and NewsMatch will double the impact of your donation! SOLAR: Solar panels at the Maine governor’s mansion make a powerful statement but a variety of factors prevent the project from being economic. (Portland Press Herald) WASTE-TO-ENERGY: • Tougher requirements for food waste recycling in Connecticut are not translating […]

Western Energy News

December 05 2019

In California, batteries replacing fossil fuel plants

Support the Energy News Network. Give today and NewsMatch will double the impact of your donation! STORAGE: A utility proposes building a 200 MW energy storage facility at a former power plant site on the California coast, one of several similar projects in the state. (San Luis Obispo Tribune) ALSO: A new analysis explores how […]

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Study: Climate modeling has been right all along

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