Ohio
Utilities, fossil fuel could win big from Ohio bill to reduce regulations
Senate Bill 1 would require state agencies to cut 30 percent of regulations within three years, or eliminate two for every new one implemented.
net metering
Solar advocates suspect Iowa utility is behind group critical of net metering
The REAL Coalition claims to represent farmers, consumers and businesses, but its message echoes utility talking points.
climate change
Republican claims on climate change, then and now
“I think Republicans are in a very different space now,” said Samuel Thernstrom, CEO of the Energy Innovation Reform Project, who was invited by the Republicans to testify at last week’s hearing.
Nebraska
Nebraska considers bill to merge state’s energy and environmental offices
Some critics worry the change would create conflicts of interest as the agency promotes and regulates projects.
Virginia
After uphill climb, Virginia bill to phase out fossil fuels by 2050 fails
House Bill 1635 would have boosted the state’s renewable mandate to 30 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2050.