Suburban manufacturer shows off industrial solar project with largest battery in the state
A manufacturer in the Southwest suburbs received $2.6 million from electric utility Commonwealth Edison .
The Colorado Avalanche has teamed up with Xcel Energy to generate funds to help people struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. Every time the home team gets an assist, Xcel Energy will donate $1,000 to Energy Outreach Colorado. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer with Energy Outreach Colorado, the nonprofit that helps ratepayers who can t pay their heating bills, said a disproportionate number of households include children, people with physical or intellectual disabilities, and seniors living on fixed incomes. .
By Lydia Larsen for Inside Climate News.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration The Green Energy Justice Cooperative recently placed first, second and fourth in the Illinois Power Agency s second round of community-driven community solar project selection. Being selected for this solar development program, made possible through the Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, represents an important step in developing and building clean energy projects in Illinois communities. The co-op, founded by environmental justice group Blacks in Green and local partners, is now applying for renewable energy credits totaling $12.5 million. .
Arizona is among states that have considered passing consumer privacy laws but have yet to do so. While the state doesn t have anything on the books, one expert contends it is an opportunity for Arizona to take action. R.J. .