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Tennessee Grand Jury Seeks Federal Action on TVA Coal Ash Cleanup
A grand jury rejected indictments over TVA’s cleanup of its 2008 coal ash spill but called for a federal probe into claims the utility exposed workers to harm.
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge on EPA Climate Authority
The Supreme Court agreed to consider challenges to EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
Oregon Metro
Oregon Adopts Nation’s Strictest Landfill Emissions Rules
Oregon’s EQC approved the most stringent landfill emissions standards in the U.S., part of an effort to reduce the release of heat-trapping methane.
Resources for the Future
Economists Hope Improved Data Will Strengthen Climate Policy
More granular data and improved computing power are allowing economists to refine their climate change predictions — and, they hope, influence policy.
Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station
Lawsuit Questions Feasibility of Gas Turbine for Enbridge Compressor Station
Enbridge says using a gas-fired turbine for the Weymouth Compressor station is more cost-effective than an electric motor, but stakeholders disagree.
EPA
EPA Webinar: Public-private PPAs Growing Fast
Corporate-scale renewable energy deals have increased exponentially, and the number of public-private PPAs by local governments have doubled since 2015.
Minneapolis Water Works
Minn. Study Finds Leaks in Water Energy Efficiency
A study found that energy conservation practices at Minnesota's water plants could save as much as 42 million kWh of electricity annually, a 14% reduction.
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Health Experts, Climate Orgs Ask Eversource to Shift from Natural Gas
A group of 49 health experts and climate organizations called on Eversource to meet with them to discuss a plan for the utility to phase out natural gas.
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Nevada Legislature Wraps up with Host of Energy, Climate Bills
A bill that would allow the sale of gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol in Nevada is one of the energy-related bills awaiting the governor's signature.
American Clean Power Association
Unity Touted at American Clean Power’s First Conference
Unity was the theme at the American Clean Power Association’s first conference since replacing the American Wind Energy Association.

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