Energy Policy
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Connecticut Weighs Pros and Cons of Hydropower
While Connecticut elected officials want to import hydroelectric power from Canada, one group said the option would not be as environmentally …
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
PA Receives Federal Funds to Plug Abandoned Wells
New funds will help plug abandoned oil and gas wells in the Keystone State, and should boost the region's economy in the process. It is a big job…
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Public Health Benefits of Limiting Oil, Gas Methane Pollution
The public has until February 13th to weigh in on new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce methane pollution at oil and gas…
Monday, January 30, 2023
Chicago's Bronzeville Neighborhood Gets Its Own Power Microgrid
By Francesca Mathewes for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journal…
Monday, January 30, 2023
IA Regulators Require Release of MidAmerican Wind Energy Studies
Environmental groups are pleased with an Iowa Utilities Board ruling that requires MidAmerican Energy to make planning studies public for its Iowa Win…
Stronger Federal Methane Rules Would Benefit NM Residents, But When?
New Mexico residents have two weeks to submit written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency about its proposal to implement stronger standar…
Maryland Improves on Green Building Ranking
Maryland ranks fifth in the nation on a new report on green building in the U.S. The U.S. Green Building Council released its annual rankings of …
MA Leads Nation in 'Green' Building Development
Massachusetts ranks number one in the nation for "green" building development. The ranking is based on what's known as LEED certification, which is …
New EPA Rules Would Target Flaring at WV’s Oil, Gas Wells
Under proposed rules from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, oil and gas well operations across the nation would be required to strengthen …
Report: EVs Could Impact Future Highway-Maintenance Funding
Most experts agree that putting more electric vehicles on the road is a positive step toward fighting climate change, but a new report warns that …
EPA Seeks PA Comments on Stricter Methane Rules
Pennsylvania is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse-gas pollution in the U-S, and the Environmental Protection Agency wants input on a plan …
MN Puts Proposed "100% Carbon-Free" Goal on Fast Track
Minnesota has surpassed the goals it set more than a decade ago for renewable-energy standards. But as the climate crisis grows larger, there's a …