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Study: Batteries could bolster renewables in Iowa, but likely not without help

By Karen Uhlenhuth

An assessment of the potential of storage in the state, a leader in wind energy, also identified barriers to its expansion.

offshore wind

Fishing groups say Maine needs more time to gather input on floating turbines

By David Thill

People who make a living catching fish and lobster off the state’s coast questioned state officials’ commitment to working with the industry on offshore wind.

New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, time hasn’t healed rift over wind turbines in wildlife area

By Lisa Prevost

A handful of residents filed noise complaints against the project over the summer, though testing showed sounds levels were below state limits.

Ohio

Ohio bill would ban new large solar and wind projects for up to three years

By Kathiann M. Kowalski

The bill’s sponsors voted last year to gut state clean energy standards while subsidizing nuclear and coal bailouts.

Minnesota

As wind energy prices plunge, Xcel refunds customers who paid a premium

By Frank Jossi

Xcel Energy recently refunded customers who volunteered to pay extra to support wind energy, which is now among the cheapest sources of electricity.

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Top Headlines

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

Despite dismissed lawsuit, concerns remain about West Virginia mine reclamation funding

Source: Charleston Gazette-Mail

TC Energy could shrug off loss of Keystone XL pipeline project

Source: S&P Global

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Midwest Energy News

January 22 2021

Minnesota governor calls for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040

CLIMATE: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sets a more aggressive goal to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 amid a series of climate change proposals. (Star Tribune) ALSO: Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown backs President Biden’s early climate change orders, saying Ohio residents will benefit by expanding clean energy jobs. (WTRF) ***SPONSORED LINK: Join MEEA and fellow […]

Southeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Tampa utility will close coal plant 20 years early in shift to solar

SOLAR: Tampa Electric doubles its target for solar power, beginning construction of four new projects totaling 225 MW and announcing plans to retire a coal plant two decades ahead of schedule. (Florida Politics) ALSO: • A North Carolina solar developer re-applies to build a 149 MW facility in Virginia, less than two months after it […]

Northeast Energy News

January 22 2021

Massachusetts legislators try again with climate bill

CLIMATE: Massachusetts legislators refile the same climate bill that Gov. Charlie Baker vetoed last week with the intent to override any veto that may occur. (WBUR) ALSO: • A top official charged with preparing New Jersey for the effects of climate change says local governments need to take more responsibility for preparation costs and not […]

Western Energy News

January 22 2021

Biden halts oil and gas leasing on public lands

PUBLIC LANDS: • The Biden administration suspends oil and gas lease permitting on federal lands and waters for 60 days, but industry executives say shutting off production under a ban would take years because of existing stockpiled permits by major drillers. (Reuters) • Wyoming political and oil and gas industry leaders criticize the decision, saying […]

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