Clean Energy

There’s a Healthy Air Twitter party tomorrow and you’re invited

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On February 8, the American Lung Association will host a Twitter event featuring air quality experts who will answer your questions about air pollution and children’s health, the relationship between air quality and lung disease, and steps parents should take to ensure the Clean Air Act can continue to protect the health of future generations.

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Clean Energy

Regional transmission plan paves the way for renewable energy, lower customer bills

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Wind power is now among the cheapest sources of new electricity, and the Midwest is home to some of the best wind resources in the country. A recently-approved transmission plan will save consumers money and help states meet their renewable energy goals.

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Clean Energy

Order 1000 clarifies who plans and who pays for new transmission

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Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a rule called Order 1000. No, it’s not a sci-fi movie. It’s a ground-breaking rule that will improve the way transmission is planned and paid for, issues that will become increasingly important as we move from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

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