Missouri
Small Missouri utility proposes big pivot to clean energy in latest resource plan
Empire District Electric Co. wants to retire its coal plant early and replace it with cheaper wind, solar and storage.
technology
Illinois will take more time to consider customer impact of cloud software
State regulators withdrew a proposed rule change for utilities that use third-party subscriptions rather than onsite software.
technology
Alexa, help me save energy: Utilities have opportunity with smart gadgets
An annual survey shows tech-savvy customers are more interested in saving energy than the general public.
storage
Minnesota utilities weigh energy storage as substitute for peaker plants
A 2019 state law requires utilities to consider energy storage in their long-range resource plans.
climate change
With new board members, Omaha utility making moves toward low-carbon future
Five months after a new clean-energy majority took control of its board of directors, the staff of the Omaha’s public utility is moving forward with developing a climate action plan.