Campaign finance records show an uptick in activity as lawmakers challenged a critic of the utility industry’s agenda. Michigan utilities made significant contributions to two state lawmakers as they challenged an industry critic for key House leadership positions. Campaign finance records show DTE Energy, Consumers Energy, ITC Holdings, and SEMCO gave over $50,000 to … [Read more...] about Michigan utilities funded candidates during key caucus leadership races
As pandemic continues, Vermont home weatherization visits go virtual
Button Up Vermont In this screenshot from a recorded virtual home energy visit, Bruce Courtot explains weatherization opportunities to a homeowner. The state’s energy efficiency utility is promoting virtual home visits, which can accomplish much of what a traditional in-person visit can. An annual campaign to get weatherization consultants into hundreds of Vermont homes … [Read more...] about As pandemic continues, Vermont home weatherization visits go virtual
Connecticut power plant proposal at odds with climate goals, critics say
Ron Gilbert / Flickr / Creative Commons The Connecticut Statehouse in Hartford. Opponents of the planned Killingly Energy Center want Gov. Ned Lamont to intervene to block the 650-megawatt project. As Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s climate council finalizes recommendations for how the state can meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals, state agencies are … [Read more...] about Connecticut power plant proposal at odds with climate goals, critics say
Commentary: Distributed energy plays a critical role in Michigan’s carbon-neutral goal
Susan Bilo / NREL Workers install solar on a roof. Laura Sherman is the president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a trade organization focused on improving the policy landscape for the advanced energy industry in Michigan. A new presidential administration in 2021 will change the policy landscape for states that are working toward realizing ambitious … [Read more...] about Commentary: Distributed energy plays a critical role in Michigan’s carbon-neutral goal
‘Netflix for solar’: Virginia finalizing rules for solar subscription program
State regulators are expected to release final rules soon for a new shared solar program expected to launch in 2023. During a summer 2019 visit to his vacation house in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, Scott Surovell clicked on an ad for community solar. He signed up in five minutes. Soon after, he learned that tapping into an off-property array would about cover his … [Read more...] about ‘Netflix for solar’: Virginia finalizing rules for solar subscription program