Tag: Energy, Clean Energy, Ethanol and Fracking
The AI Boom Is Prolonging Indiana’s Fossil Fuel Era, With Hidden Costs for Water

Gas turbines and an old coal plant are expected to consume nearly 7 billion gallons of water annually in service of a new Amazon data center.
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It may be almost impossible to make data centers pay their ‘fair share’ of electricity costs

Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it’s extremely complicated — and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.
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As affordability issues surge, is it finally time for offshore wind?

What is the potential — and challenges — in developing offshore wind today in the Great Lakes?
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Which Great Lakes states are advancing balcony solar?

Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.
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Residents across Michigan unite for solar discounts

Grassroots ‘Solarize’ programs have expanded across Michigan cities and counties, helping residents access group discounts on solar installations even as federal incentives have been cut.
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