Michigan’s two largest utilities are urging officials to quickly incorporate carbon capture into their gas plants to meet state’s long-term clean energy targets. Meanwhile, Ohio utilities are appealing to federal regulators to dismiss a complaint from Ohio’s consumer advocate seeking more cost oversight of plans to build nearly $6.5 billion in transmission projects. A southeastern Michigan county will use $5 million in federal funding to offer grants and loans for income-qualified homeowners. A former Wisconsin county official suggests solar development helps farmers diversify their income while protecting their private property rights.

Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating







