Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer misstated a key top-line statistic from a report that she has referenced to tout her ambitious green energy mandate.
Utilities and government agencies in the U.S. are carrying out plans to transition to cleaner electricity sources. To avoid being left behind, rural communities, including in Minnesota, are leveraging federal resources to expand their power portfolios. .
Clean-energy advocates say now is the time for the government to ensure the nation has the medium- and heavy-duty truck infrastructure needed to keep electric-powered trucks charged and driving across the country. Trucks transported more than 11 billion tons of freight last year, spewing air pollutants and greenhouse gases along the way. John Boesel - CEO of CALSTART, a clean-transportation nonprofit group - explained that the Environmental Protection Agency is considering rules to require commercial vehicle manufacturers to drastically curb emissions in the coming years. .
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After Coloradans cranked up the heat to welcome family members for Thanksgiving dinner, many are worried about the price they will pay when their utility bill arrives. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, which helps struggling families meet their energy needs, said her team saw an especially high volume of calls for help after this season s first cold snap. She noted many are still behind on their utility bills, and do not know how they will keep their homes warm this winter. .