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HB 6

Ohio clean energy foe at forefront of key points in bailout law, ratification efforts

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

House Majority Floor Leader Bill Seitz called the law at the heart of an alleged corruption case “the best energy bill we ever passed.”

Ohio

FirstEnergy faces another audit as advocates and others press for broader investigations

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

The order comes as newly released documents point to a larger role on legislative matters for the former utilities commission chair.

fossil fuels

Study: Decarbonizing U.S. electricity by 2035 could cost less than expected

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

Fossil fuel plants with nearly three-fourths of current generating capacity will reach the end of their typical lifespan by 2035.

Ohio

Top regulator’s exit raises questions about utility and fossil fuel influence

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

Critics question whether the former Ohio utility commission chair should have recused himself more often to avoid any appearance of bias.

Ohio

Ohio bill would ban new large solar and wind projects for up to three years

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

The bill’s sponsors voted last year to gut state clean energy standards while subsidizing nuclear and coal bailouts.

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Source: Portland Press Herald

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

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Midwest Energy News

January 26 2021

Ohio city seeks to join lawsuit challenging nuclear subsidy law

OHIO: The city of Toledo seeks to join a lawsuit claiming that ratepayer subsidies to support nuclear plants were unconstitutional and part of a “scheme to corrupt the legislative process.” (Toledo Blade) PIPELINES: Canadian government and business interests are increasing pressure on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to back off a plan that would shut down […]

Southeast Energy News

January 26 2021

Duke Energy coal ash settlement shifts some cleanup costs from customers

COAL ASH: North Carolina, Duke Energy and a conservation group announce a settlement that will shift $1.1 billion in coal ash cleanup costs from ratepayers to the utility and its shareholders. (Associated Press) UTILITIES: • A report by the Sierra Club grades the country’s 50 largest utilities on their progress toward climate goals, including ratings […]

Northeast Energy News

January 26 2021

Maine governor proposes offshore wind ban

WIND: In a nod to fishing industry objections, Maine Gov. Janet Mills proposes a 10-year moratorium on offshore wind within three miles of shore, but will continue to support a floating turbine pilot project. (Portland Press Herald) ALSO: • Developers of the Vineyard Wind project inform the Biden administration that they will resubmit their plans […]

Western Energy News

January 26 2021

Biden to launch next phase in banning new drilling on public land

PUBLIC LANDS: President Biden is expected to direct agencies this week to begin work on a formal ban of new oil and gas leasing on public land. (New York Times) ALSO: • An Interior Department official says Native American tribes are exempt from the Biden administration’s temporary pause on oil and gas permitting. (Reuters) • […]

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Biden to announce next steps in federal drilling ban

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