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Nessel vows another challenge as DOE issues 6th order keeping Campbell plant open

  • Kyle Davidson

Following a Friday announcement that the U.S. Department of Energy would continue to extend the operations of a west Michigan coal plant, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she’s gearing up to file yet another challenge.  The J.H. Campbell Coal Plant in Ottawa County’s West Olive was originally slated to close on May 31, 2025. […]

Iowa

Iowa sets new transmission standards for noise, guy wires, field strength

  • Cami Koons

Newly adopted rules from the Iowa Utilities Commission aim to “mitigate potential impacts” of proposed large-scale transmission projects.  IUC asked the grid operators for the region to consider the rules, which it said address safety and technical issues, when evaluating transmission projects.  Under the new rules, transmission structures cannot be constructed on pasture and cropland […]