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Pipelines, politics, and wood pellets: a look at our most-read stories of 2019
We published hundreds of stories this year on the nation’s clean energy transition. Thanks for reading!
net metering
As solar takes off, Michigan advocates fear key program is running out of space
A 2008 state law capped net metering at 1% of a utility’s peak load — a threshold some companies are now nearing.
grid
Minnesota solar installers expect new standard to streamline interconnection
The state recently became the first in the nation to adopt a new national standard for connecting to the electric grid.
Minnesota
Sustainability dashboard creates targets, transparency for Minnesota agencies
The state government’s progress on emissions stalled in 2018; officials cite a cold winter and hot summer.
PURPA
Michigan advocates fear federal rule changes will shut out solar developers
The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is under review by state and federal authorities.