efficiency
Popular energy-savings measure sidelined again in North Carolina Senate
A bill to require state-run buildings to conserve electricity and water has been lodged in a Senate committee for over a year.
News
Support grows for taxpayer-funded oil well cleanup as an economic stimulus
Democrats leading the push say their plan has no real downside, while critics say it gives the industry a pass.
Illinois
Illinois solar advocates make Hail Mary effort on legislature’s final day
Solar backers are hoping lawmakers will offer more flexibility on how soon Future Energy Jobs Act funds need to be spent.
Minnesota
For clean energy groups, solar rebate funds are legislative consolation prize
Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a major energy efficiency bill in the final hours of session despite bipartisan support.
energy efficiency
Minnesota lawmakers poised to pass updated energy conservation law
The Energy Conservation and Optimization Act has support from utilities, businesses, unions and environmental groups.