In communities where agriculture is central to local identity and economy, opposition to wind and solar projects is reshaping the pace and location of energy investments.
The incentives are reshaping rural economies, with debates emerging about oversight and long-term community costs.
Industry surveys reveal a growing disconnect between when data centers expect power and when utilities can provide it.
The unprecedented move aims to quell concerns about data centers driving up energy costs.
With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and the environment.
The top reasons for movers related to family and work opportunities, according to the study. Nearly half of the inbound movers reported an annual income of $150,000 or more.
After years of waiting, states and territories will soon begin breaking ground on projects intended to expand access to high-speed internet nationwide.
It’s tempting for governments to shortchange spending on things like training, infrastructure maintenance and disaster preparation. But not spending the money can cost a lot more in the long run.
Suburban leaders argue they pay more tax than they receive in transit service, potentially unraveling the region’s largest public transportation network.
The new law will boost funding and restructure oversight of Chicago-area transit agencies as federal pandemic aid expires.
Utilities are spending billions to modernize transmission for renewables, manufacturing and data centers with costs passed on to ratepayers statewide.
Across the country, commissions are fielding protests, rejecting hikes and debating rate freezes all while rents and other bills continue to climb.
Advocates say developers are exploiting a loophole in state air quality regulations.
Mayor Andre Dickens says the rapid-housing effort transforms underused watershed land into stability for vulnerable residents.
The state trails far behind Illinois and Ohio, which together hold half of all operating facilities in the region.
A regional design meant to prevent failures during wildfires never worked in practice.
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