Trump and private equity hindering a Minnesota utility's clean energy progression
In this week's energy news roundup, we bring you updates on various developments across the United States.
Ohio Regulators Faced with AEP's Request for Coal Plant Bailout
American Electric Power (AEP) has asked Ohio regulators for an additional $35 million from ratepayers to support two unprofitable coal plants. This marks AEP's first request since a bill prohibiting bailouts for the plants was passed. (Signal Ohio)
Minnesota Power's Sale Decision Pending, Opponents Voice Concerns
The sale decision for Minnesota Power's parent company is expected on October 3. However, opponents have raised concerns over clean energy and cost issues. (MPR News, The Guardian)
Tesla Launches Megablock, a Large Grid Battery
Tesla has launched the Megablock, a big, easy-to-deploy grid battery. (Canary - Julian Spector)
South Dakota Uranium Mining Project Fast-Tracked
The Trump administration has selected a long-planned South Dakota uranium mining project for a fast-tracked permitting process. (South Dakota Searchlight)
Missouri Solar Project Supplies Power to Microsoft
A 150 MW Missouri solar project has come online, supplying power to Microsoft under a 15-year contract. (Hart Energy)
Minnesota Town Faces Economic Setback After Amazon's Withdrawal
A Minnesota town faces a setback after Amazon withdraws its plans for economic prosperity from data centers following the closure of a large coal plant. (Star Tribune)
Ohio Fracking Waste Injection Well Seeks Compensation
The company that owns an Ohio fracking waste injection well seeks $20.5 million from taxpayers for losses it blames on regulators, after the well caused two earthquakes in 2014 and was shuttered by state regulators. (Signal Ohio)
Michigan Democrats Propose Ratepayer "Bill of Rights"
Michigan Democrats plan to introduce a ratepayer "bill of rights" that would include better compensation for customers during outages and would tie rate increases to utility performance. (Michigan Advance)
Lincoln, Nebraska, Receives Google Funding for Energy Efficiency Upgrades
The publicly owned utility serving Lincoln, Nebraska, receives $300,000 from Google to provide energy efficiency upgrades for affordable housing. (Nebraska Public Media)
Wisconsin Case Advances on Line 5 Reroute
A case determining whether Enbridge can move forward with a plan to reroute a portion of Line 5 in northern Wisconsin advances in the coming weeks, as tribal, state, and company officials present their arguments. (WUWM)
Iowa Republican Primary Focuses on Summit Carbon Pipeline
The future of the Summit carbon pipeline is a key issue in the Iowa Republican primary for governor, as the project divides the GOP base. (Des Moines Register)
Rural U.S. Communities Face Solar Installation Challenges
A fourth-generation South Dakota farmer was unable to install a solar array due to misinformation leading to overly restrictive zoning rules, mirroring trends across rural U.S. communities. (The Guardian)
Startup Claims to Halve Heat Pump Costs
A startup claims it can halve the cost of a heat pump. (Canary - Alison F. Takemura)
Consumers Energy Plans to Sell Unprofitable Hydroelectric Dams
Consumers Energy plans to sell 13 unprofitable hydroelectric dams in Michigan to a private equity firm for $1 each, and will then purchase the electricity back. (Bridge)
Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Contest Line 5 Operation
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa contend that Line 5's continued operation near their land in northern Wisconsin represents a threat to traditional wild rice harvesting. (Capital Times)
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