Vermont
As Vermont nears 75% renewable power, advocates question if it’s clean enough
Most of the power being used to satisfy the state’s renewable electricity standard comes from Hydro-Québec as local wind and solar development lag.
Appalachia
Virginia coalfield booster wants new renewable fund to send a message
In an interview, an economic development director talks about his organization’s new $1 million fund to assist renewable energy projects.
Ohio
Columbus aggregation initiative aims to procure clean energy for city ratepayers
Ballot Issue 1 could lower the Ohio capital city’s greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a fifth, according to supporters.
Opinion
Commentary: Are renewables to blame for California’s blackouts?
I know in conservative circles it’s become standard to blame the power shortages squarely on renewable energy, writes Scott Coenen, of the Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum. However, the real story is far more complicated.
Opinion
Commentary: Michigan green tariff expansion could define future of renewable procurement
The state is closer than ever to achieving voluntary green pricing programs that offer the competitive pricing and flexibility that customers want, writes Laura Sherman of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.