Wisconsin
How an organic dairy’s quest for clean energy spread solar across Wisconsin
Organic Valley’s project expanded into a complex partnership that it hopes can be replicated by others.
Illinois
Solar arrays to be built in three Illinois municipal-run electric territories
The arrays don’t significantly impact the grid, but officials say they’re one component of a diversifying power portfolio.
Massachusetts
Mass. climate group says municipal utilities moving too slow on clean power
A representative for a municipal power group says the climate group’s report makes unfair comparisons.
Minnesota Power
Community skeptical as power company takes over solar-plus-storage project
A Minnesota power wholesaler threatened to stop a community solar project — then vowed to double its size.
Iowa
Iowa town’s municipal campaign falls 5 votes short after absentee count
After the last absentee ballot was counted, opponents of proceeding with municipal utility plans had 1,385 votes compared to 1,380 from supporters.