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.
Iowa
Iowa town split on municipal utility vote; too close to call late Tuesday
Opponents of a municipal utility campaign in Decorah, Iowa, held a four-vote lead late Tuesday with at least 15 ballots uncounted. Official results were not expected until Monday.