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Indiana task force report could slow state’s transition from coal, critics fear

By Kari Lydersen

The final report from a Republican-led state task force cautions against shifting to renewables too quickly and contradicts a previous, more-detailed analysis.

Michigan

DTE executives’ coal reliability incentive conflicts with clean energy goals, critics say

By Tom Perkins

The Michigan utility aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, but its compensation packages still include rewards for “coal plant reliability.”

Illinois

Backup battery helps reduce electricity outages in remote Illinois community

By Audrey Henderson

The battery system in the small, rural town of Thebes allows Ameren Illinois more time to complete repairs in a “geographically challenging area.”

Opinion

Commentary: Michigan needs reliable electricity more than ever

By Robert Nelson / Citizens Utility Board of Michigan

Right now there is a rare opportunity to reform the system and produce lasting change that enhances reliability, writes Robert Nelson of the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan.

Michigan
electrical wires crossing a rural landscape

Michigan explores importing more electricity as coal plants close

By Andy Balaskovitz

“The idea would be to make Michigan less of an electrical peninsula,” a state utility regulator said.

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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 25 2021

Indiana bill would ban local heating electrification initiatives

ELECTRIFICATION: Indiana is expected to vote this week on a bill that would block local governments from prohibiting natural gas hookups for home heating in new construction. (Energy News Network)  CLIMATE: Lincoln, Nebraska’s mayor identifies about 20 strategies from its climate action plan that could be accomplished in the next six years. (Lincoln Journal Star) […]

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 25 2021

New Jersey sees early success in climate plan

CLIMATE: New Jersey meets its goal of reducing power plant emissions 20% by 2020 but still has “an incredible hill to climb” to reach its 2050 target. (NJ Spotlight) ALSO: • Major oil companies and power producers are among companies that support Pennsylvania joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) • A Maryland regulator […]

Western Energy News

January 25 2021

Ute tribe seeks exemption from federal leasing ban

OIL & GAS: The Ute Indian Tribe, which depends on oil and gas revenue, asks the Interior Department for an exemption to a Biden administration order halting leasing on public lands. (Reuters) ALSO: • A proposed Colorado rule requiring non-emitting or no-bleed controllers on existing oil and gas sites being upgraded and new projects is […]

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Report: Solar to be cheapest option nationwide by 2030

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