La spinta federale per il mantenimento delle centrali elettriche a carbone è stata criticata dagli oppositori
In the pulsating heart of the Midwest, energy developments continue to shape the landscape and impact the lives of millions. Here's a roundup of the latest news from various states:
Chicago Neighborhood Leaders Push for Air Monitoring at Vegetable Oil Plant
Local and state leaders representing a Chicago neighborhood have called for additional air monitoring and emissions testing at a vegetable oil plant. The push comes amid concerns about potential pollution and its impact on public health. (Block Club Chicago)
Michigan Energy Rates Set to Rise Under Trump's Budget Bill
A report from Energy Innovation suggests that Trump's new budget bill could lead to an 8%-15% increase in energy rates for the average Michigan customer, amounting to $320 annually by 2035. This is due to the undercutting of renewables in the bill. (Planet Detroit)
Solar Farms Sprouting Across the Midwest
Indiana and Michigan have seen the operation of new solar farms, with Invenergy beginning operation of a 250 MW solar farm in Indiana, and Michigan regulators approving a 55-mile transmission line from the Michigan-Indiana border to a new substation. (PV Tech, WTVB)
Ohio County Rejects Solar Farm Proposal
While a solar farm proposal was rejected by an Ohio county board, the final regulatory decision lies with the Ohio Power Siting Board. (Scioto Post)
Coal Plants to Remain Open Despite Scheduled Shutdowns
The U.S. Department of Energy has ordered the aging J.H. Campbell coal plant in Michigan and a Pennsylvania coal plant to remain open past their scheduled shutdowns, a decision that is being questioned by state regulators, grid operators, environmentalists, and consumer groups. (Our website)
Gas-Fired Power Plants and Solar Farm Approved in Kansas
Kansas regulators have approved two 710 MW gas-fired power plants and a 159 MW solar farm for Evergy Inc., despite opposition to the projects. (Lawrence Journal-World)
EV Battery Plant in Kansas Delayed
Panasonic Holdings has postponed the full capacity launch of its new $4 billion Kansas electric vehicle battery plant due to sluggish EV sales. (Reuters)
Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the Spotlight
Discussions about planning and building small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Nebraska's capital have involved organizations such as TerraPower and major US data center operators including Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, which are investing heavily in the technology due to high electricity demands, particularly for AI workloads.
Republicans' Federal Budget Bill Threatens Minnesota's Carbon-Free Grid Goal
Republicans' federal budget bill could potentially endanger Minnesota's state law to reach a 100% carbon-free grid by 2040. (MinnPost)
Minnesota Farmers Praise Federal Budget Bill for Extending Clean Energy Fuel Production Credit
Minnesota farmers have praised the federal budget bill for extending the clean energy fuel production credit through 2029, which supports the use of ethanol as a sustainable aviation fuel. (CBS News)
Federal Regulators Press Holtec International About Nuclear Power Plant Repairs
Federal regulators have pressured Holtec International about the need for repairs to steam generator tubes at the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. (MLive)
Wisconsin to Host Nuclear Energy Summit and Identify Pre-Certified Locations for Reactors
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed bills to host a nuclear energy summit and direct state regulators to compile a list of pre-certified locations to build reactors. (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Indiana Environmental Rules Simplified
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has announced changes to solid and hazardous waste permits, air pollution oversight, and eight other rules due to Gov. Mike Braun's executive order to find efficiencies in state environmental rules. (Indiana Public Radio)
Minnesota Approves Two Solar Farms and a Battery Storage System
Minnesota regulators have approved two solar farms totaling 475 MW, including one with a 50 MW battery storage system. (Power Engineering)
Illinois Fails to Meet Key Equity Provisions of Clean Energy Law
The Illinois Auditor General has reported that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's administration failed to meet key equity provisions of the state's law to attain 100% clean energy by 2050. (WAND)
Federal Prosecutors Seek 6-Year Sentence for Former ComEd Lobbyist
Federal prosecutors have sought a 6-year sentence for former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, who was convicted with three others of a conspiracy to influence the Illinois state house speaker to assist the utility's legislation. (Chicago Tribune)
These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the energy sector in the Midwest, with a mix of renewable, fossil fuel, and nuclear projects, as well as regulatory decisions and investigations shaping the region's energy future.
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