Energy Policy
Friday, February 3, 2023
Biochar's Rise on Farms Could Help Capture More Carbon
By Lisa Held for Civil Eats. Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Big Sky Connection, reporting for Civil Eats/Solutions Journalism/Public News …
Friday, February 3, 2023
Experts: Indiana Communities Can Benefit from Clean Power Grid
As the economy has changed with the pandemic in the past few years, Indiana's small communities have seen an exodus of jobs and people. However…
Thursday, February 2, 2023
WA's Renewable Future Hinges on Building More Power Lines
Washington state is pursuing an aggressive climate plan to switch to renewable energy sources, but it faces one often overlooked issue: enough high-…
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Transmission Lines: Often Ignored, But Key to NW's Renewable Future
Oregon is pursuing an aggressive climate plan to switch to renewable energy sources, but it faces one often overlooked issue: enough high-voltage …
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
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …