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Data centers complicate Virginia's climate goals - NPR Illinois
Data centers complicate Virginia's climate goals
Virginia's climate law requires 100% renewable energy by 2050. The commonwealth is also known as the data center capital of the world. Can those ambitions coexist?
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December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Data centers complicate Virginia's climate goals - NPR Illinois
Tyson threatens pullout of poultry operations in Oklahoma over pollution enforcement
Tyson threatens pullout of poultry operations in Oklahoma over pollution enforcement - Oklahoma Energy Today
Tyson Foods is threatening to end its poultry-raising contracts in eastern Oklahoma if State Attorney General Gentner Drummond doesn't ease up on his efforts to force a cleanup of poultry pollution of...
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Tyson threatens pullout of poultry operations in Oklahoma over pollution enforcement
US utilities lock in data center supply deals as AI powers demand surge - TradingView
US utilities lock in data center supply deals as AI powers demand surge
U.S. utilities are racing to sign supply deals with data-center operators as the artificial-intelligence boom sparks a surge in power demand, setting the stage for higher profits in the coming quarters.Data...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
US utilities lock in data center supply deals as AI powers demand surge - TradingView
ComEd to launch new savings program for low-income customers beginning in 2026
ComEd to launch new savings program for low-income customers beginning in 2026 - Daily Energy Insider
The upcoming launch of the new Low-Income Discount (LID) program by ComEd is part of the energy company’s efforts to help customers manage increasing costs. The LID program, which will be available...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
ComEd to launch new savings program for low-income customers beginning in 2026
Op-Ed: Stacked costs are crushing Illinois manufacturers - The Center Square
Op-Ed: Stacked costs are crushing Illinois manufacturers
Operating a manufacturing business in Illinois has been an exercise in perseverance and is growing worse. I manage DuPage Precision Products in Aurora, where we produce a wide range of
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December 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Op-Ed: Stacked costs are crushing Illinois manufacturers - The Center Square
Illinois DOR Clarifies Solar Panel Tax Obligations Under Electricity Excise, Utilities Laws
Illinois DOR Clarifies Solar Panel Tax Obligations Under Electricity Excise, Utilities Laws
The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a general information letter regarding the application of the Electricity Excise Tax Law and the Public Utilities Revenue Tax Law to situations involving...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Illinois DOR Clarifies Solar Panel Tax Obligations Under Electricity Excise, Utilities Laws
Illinois Research Uncovers Harvest and Nutrient Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits
Illinois Research Uncovers Harvest and Nutrient Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits
Photo courtesy of University of IllinoisURBANA, Ill. — To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Illinois Research Uncovers Harvest and Nutrient Strategies to Boost Bioenergy Profits
Illinois DOR Clarifies Utility Tax Obligations for Energy Suppliers
Illinois DOR Clarifies Utility Tax Obligations for Energy Suppliers
The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) issued a general information letter responding to inquiries about various utility taxes in Illinois. The letter provides an overview of the Electricity Excise...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Illinois DOR Clarifies Utility Tax Obligations for Energy Suppliers
Electric and Natural Gas Utility Rate Hikes Tracker - Center for American Progress
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December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Electric and Natural Gas Utility Rate Hikes Tracker - Center for American Progress
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be a game-changer - Chicago Tribune
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be used for sustainable fuel, building materials and more
Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has the potential to strengthen U.S. energy independence.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Illinois researchers say versatile grass could be a game-changer - Chicago Tribune
As states push DER initiatives, $4500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way - Electrek
As states push DER initiatives, $4,500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way
Rather than straining the grid, the batteries in EVs can actually help to stabilize the energy grid under heavy loads.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
As states push DER initiatives, $4500 PG&E home battery rebate leads the way - Electrek
Hydron Energy Demonstrates Low-Cost Production of Xenon with Negative Carbon ... - WCIA.com
Hydron Energy Demonstrates Low-Cost Production of Xenon with Negative Carbon Footprint for Satellite Propulsion
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Hydron Energy, a leading innovator in clean fuel and gas separation technologies, today announced the successful demonstration of carbon-negative Xenon...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hydron Energy Demonstrates Low-Cost Production of Xenon with Negative Carbon ... - WCIA.com
Nuclear credits a timely gift for Illinois electricity customers - E&E News by POLITICO
Nuclear credits a timely gift for Illinois electricity customers
ComEd customers will receive more than $800 million in credits as power markets generate more money for reactors outside of Chicago.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Nuclear credits a timely gift for Illinois electricity customers - E&E News by POLITICO
Linux Foundation Welcomes Mitsubishi Electric as Gold Member During Open Source Summit Japan
Linux Foundation Welcomes Mitsubishi Electric as Gold Member During Open Source Summit Japan
Mitsubishi Electric's membership upgrade from silver establishes the manufacturer as an active contributor to open source and critical presence in software development TOKYO, Dec. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Linux Foundation Welcomes Mitsubishi Electric as Gold Member During Open Source Summit Japan
Editorial: President Trump’s brand of socialism has no place in a revival of America’s nuclear power industry
Editorial: President Trump’s brand of socialism has no place in a revival of America’s nuclear power industry
President Donald Trump’s plans to build new nuclear reactors comes with an unacceptable catch.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Editorial: President Trump’s brand of socialism has no place in a revival of America’s nuclear power industry
Arevon Energy Advances Construction on 124 MW Big Muddy Solar Project in Illinois
Arevon Energy Advances Construction on 124 MW Big Muddy Solar Project in Illinois
Explore the emergence of clean energy with Arevon Energy's Big Muddy Solar Project, providing power for over 24,000 homes.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Arevon Energy Advances Construction on 124 MW Big Muddy Solar Project in Illinois
Rally House Breaks Company Online Sales Record After Electric Sports Weekend - CIProud.com
Rally House Breaks Company Online Sales Record After Electric Sports Weekend
LENEXA, Kan., Dec. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rally House is thrilled to announce that the company has achieved the largest single-day online sales total in its history. Fueled by an extraordinary combination...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Rally House Breaks Company Online Sales Record After Electric Sports Weekend - CIProud.com
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
Electric company Commonwealth Edison has launched a new program designed to reduce costs for low-income customers.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
ComEd launches new discount program for low-income customers
3 Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Before 2026 | The Motley Fool
3 Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Before 2026 | The Motley Fool
The surge in energy demand from hyperscalers is driving renewed focus on reliable nuclear energy.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
3 Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy Before 2026 | The Motley Fool
Listen: DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 30-Dec. 6 - Shaw Local
Listen: DeKalb County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Catch up on the week’s top DeKalb County news in minutes for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Listen: DeKalb County's 5 most-read stories this week, Nov. 30-Dec. 6 - Shaw Local
Out with the Old: Illinois Bans Fluorescent Light Sales, Pushing State to LED - WMOK
WMOK News: The New Illinois Laws – Part 13 – Out with the Old: Illinois Bans Fluorescent Light Sales, Pushing State to LED
Illinois is flipping the switch on outdated lighting technology. Effective January 1, 2026, the state's Clean ...
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December 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Out with the Old: Illinois Bans Fluorescent Light Sales, Pushing State to LED - WMOK
Digivolt Today Announced the Launch of its Next-generation Clean-energy initiative - WCIA.com
Digivolt Today Announced the Launch of its Next-generation Clean-energy initiative
Our mission is to make clean energy participation easier, more transparent, and more inclusive.”— Digivolt founding team memberTALLINN, ESTONIA, December 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digivolt today...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Digivolt Today Announced the Launch of its Next-generation Clean-energy initiative - WCIA.com
Get to know the candidates for the 2026 Illinois Senate race - IPM Newsroom
Get to know the candidates for the 2026 Illinois Senate race - IPM Newsroom
This episode of “Dialogue” features a round-up of stories from candidates for the Illinois Senate race in 2026 who spoke on the 21st Show of the issues they aim to tackle if they get elected.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Get to know the candidates for the 2026 Illinois Senate race - IPM Newsroom
AP News Summary at 6:02 p.m. EST | National | wandtv.com
AP News Summary at 9:12 p.m. EST
Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'
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December 7, 2025 at 3:35 AM
AP News Summary at 6:02 p.m. EST | National | wandtv.com
In the Garden | Power banks - The News-Gazette
In the Garden | Power banks
In today’s world, filled with an ever-expanding network of solar arrays that capture the sun’s energy for our own use, it's easy to overlook the everyday leaves we see around
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December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In the Garden | Power banks - The News-Gazette