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North Dakota

North Dakota
clouds of smoke rise from a smokestack

Can this North Dakota co-op prove the potential of carbon capture and storage?

By Frank Jossi

Project Tundra represents a potential harbinger for the technology that could extend the viability of coal power.

transmission
A row of wind turbines tower over a cornfield in central Iowa

As bottleneck stymies projects, Midwest groups call for transmission reforms

By David Thill

Clean energy advocates say the Midwest needs to change how it plans — and pays for — transmission projects.

agriculture

North Dakota considers changes to farmland rule to allow solar projects

By Demetria Lee

State regulators are proposing changes after having to consider the rule for the state’s largest solar project.

wind
three wind turbines amid a snowy Iowa landscape

Wind turbine shutdowns during polar vortex stoke Midwest debate

By Jeffrey Tomich / Energywire

A dip in wind output during last month’s deep freeze is now fueling debate about the nation’s embrace of renewable energy.

coal

N.D. coal plant draws scrutiny as part of Minnesota utility’s resource plan

By Frank Jossi

A Minnesota utility faces criticism from clean energy advocates for continuing to operate one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the Upper Midwest.

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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 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 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 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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