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.
News
Michigan regulators clamp down on utility’s political spending
The agreement with Consumers Energy follows a complaint about a nonprofit group linked to the utility.
grid modernization
Illinois accepting comments on study that could guide state’s energy future
Amid some disagreement, a draft of the Illinois NextGrid report is open for public comment online until January 10.
Opinion
Commentary: Xcel Energy is going 100% clean. Now it’s Washington’s turn
We must keep pushing for bold public policies that ensure the path to 100 percent clean energy isn’t completely dependent on boardroom decisions.