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Regulation - December 19, 2016

Michigan energy reform maintains customer choice program, increased renewable energy mandate

Reaching a last-minute compromise, Michigan lawmakers on Dec. 15 passed long-sought-after reforms to the state's energy policies that will increase the renewable energy standard and maintain the retail electric choice program.

Wind - December 14, 2016

1st US offshore wind farm begins operations

The country's first offshore wind farm is now operational, setting the stage for the possibility of future projects to be added to the nation's generation mix.

Regulation - December 8, 2016

Study: Renewable investments are eclipsing RPS targets

The U.S. electric power industry, helped by large commercial and industrial energy users, has been investing in renewable resources well beyond states' renewable portfolio standards and targets, according to a new presentation from economists at The Brattle Group.

Solar - December 3, 2016

Weekend reads: Ivanka Trump as climate czar; solar roads; the purple haze of LED lights & more

Kick back with these must-read energy stories from around the web

GHG Emissions - November 29, 2016

Report: US already beating Clean Power Plan targets

Despite significant uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan, a new analysis of government data shows the country is already meeting a number of its outlined targets.

Regulation - November 23, 2016

Outgoing EPA head: Clean energy future is inevitable

Speaking at a National Press Club event Nov. 21, outgoing U.S. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy urged the U.S. to plow ahead with efforts to combat climate change, regardless of the direction the new presidential administration takes.

GHG Emissions - November 17, 2016

300+ businesses urge Trump support of Paris deal

More than 365 U.S. businesses and investors on Nov. 16 joined together in a letter addressed to president-elect Donald Trump and other government leaders reaffirming their support for U.S. participating in the Paris Climate Agreement.

Regulation - November 12, 2016

Weekend reads, election edition: Trump's DOE, EPA, projected policy overhauls & more

As this is a special week in American history, we're following suit with a special election edition of this feature, delivering five must-read articles examining what lies ahead for the energy industry.

Regulation - November 9, 2016

Election roundup: The top 5 energy stories

A roundup of the best day-after-the-election energy stories on Donald Trump's energy policies, plus outcomes from a series of clean energy ballot initiatives.

Regulation - November 9, 2016

Nevada approves C&I-backed deregulation proposal

Voters in Nevada have approved a ballot initiative backed by data company Switch and the Las Vegas Sands casino aimed at breaking up the monopoly of electric utility NV Energy.