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This article examines the debate over solar energy development on farmland in Ohio, arguing that fears about solar panels displacing agricultural land are overblown. It presents data showing that solar farms occupy a tiny fraction of Ohio's farmland (about 0.03%), while golf cour
The Massachusetts Senate passed a major energy-affordability bill aimed at saving residents $14 billion over 10 years by addressing the state's high utility costs. The legislation includes changes to energy procurement, regulations on third-party electric suppliers, and utility s
Duke Energy is seeking an 18% rate increase for households in North Carolina, partly justified by massive projected energy demand from data centers and large-load projects. The company plans to add 9.7 gigawatts of new gas plants and invest $87 billion through 2029. Clean energy
Ohio's Senate Bill 52 has significantly blocked wind and solar energy projects, with only about one-third of permit applications filed after its effective date receiving approval. The state has also hindered energy-efficiency efforts through legislation like House Bill 6, which e
The New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) transmission line, which began carrying hydropower from Canada to Maine in January 2025, has shown mixed early results after nearly six months of operation. While supporters hailed it as a renewable energy triumph, energy flow into New