Ohio
Ohio bill would ban new large solar and wind projects for up to three years
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
Xcel Energy recently refunded customers who volunteered to pay extra to support wind energy, which is now among the cheapest sources of electricity.
transmission
Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades
The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say.
offshore wind
Fishing industry group casts doubt on offshore wind’s job creation promises
Wind advocates counter that a recent report obscures the potential for long-term employment as the industry continues to grow.
New Hampshire
N.H. offshore wind panel looks to catch up, collaborate with its neighbors
As politics and the pandemic stall offshore wind permitting and planning, New Hampshire sees a window of opportunity to bring its plans for the industry into focus.