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  • Published on 14:46 GMT

    Illinois Department of Labor Recovers More Than $90,000 for Workers on Winnebago County Solar Project

    SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered more than $110,000 following an investigation into prevailing wage violations on a solar energy project in Winnebago County. The investigation found that Premise, Inc. failed to pay the …

    Source: RiverBender - Pending
  • Published on 09:23 GMT

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    Source: Illinois Times - Left-wing
  • Published on 00:50 GMT

    “The 50 States of Solar” Report — Q2 2026

    Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription, on Patreon, or on Stripe. Help us produce all of the high-quality, original content we publish week after week despite the challenges of content-scraping AI, antisocial media, inflation, and …

    Source: CleanTechnica - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Opponents applaud as Wexford planning commission denies proposed solar project recommendation

    This story is made possible through a partnership between Interlochen Public Radio and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Opponents of a proposed 1,500-acre solar array in Wexford County are celebrating after the local planning commission …

    Source: Michigan Advance - Left-wing
  • Published on 20:30 GMT

    Winnebago Co. workers receive $90K+ in back pay after wage violation investigation

    WINNEBAGO CO., Ill. (WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recovers more than $90,000 for workers on a Winnebago County solar energy project following a wage violation investigation. The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and …

    Source: WIFR - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Pivot Energy Recognized as Solar Power World’s Top 2026 Solar Contractor for 7th Time

    Company ranks in Top 10 on 2026’s National Solar Developers and Community Solar Contractors Lists DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pivot Energy, a leading, national renewable energy provider and independent power …

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  • Published on 17:06 GMT

    License plate cameras are tracking drivers everywhere

    Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker and Criminal Defense Attorney Josh Ritter discuss the use of AI-powered license plate readers. Parker notes their utility in law enforcement investigations, citing Miami Beach's successful implementation. Ritter, …

    Source: Fox News - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    How Illinois’ new energy law is creating a market for Chicago properties

    In January, Illinois passed a law that is about to turn thousands of overlooked parcels across the Chicago area into some of the most sought-after real estate in the region’s energy market. Not for buildings — for batteries. The underused lot behind a  …

    Source: Canary Media - Center-left
  • Published on 15:48 GMT

    Presenting the 2026 R&D 100 Finalists

    A total of 149 Finalists for the 2026 R&D 100 Awards have been announced by R&D World. Now in its 64th year, the global science and innovation competition drew entries from eight countries. A similarly global judging panel featured more than 50 …

    Source: Research & Development World - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Coal Still Dominates Wind and Solar, and Will for the Foreseeable Future

    Rumors of coal’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. For the past decade, liberal policy wonks and the mainstream media have celebrated the forced closure of numerous coal plants. The media’s claims to the contrary, most of the closed coal plants weren’t …

    Source: Red State - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Rooftop solar's payoff shrinks in the US as states cut credits for excess power

    For many homeowners, rooftop solar has long been a great way to lower electric bills while cutting planet-warming pollution.  However, across much of the United States, states are reducing how much homeowners are paid for sending extra solar power back to …

    Source: The Cool Down - Oregon - Center-left
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    DTE Energy Seeking Developers for New Renewable Energy Projects

    DTE Energy (NYSE:DTE) announced the company will be  issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for wind and solar projects on August 11th 2026, targeting 800 megawatts to support DTE Electric’s Voluntary Green Pricing (VGP) program. The RFP requires the wind …

    Source: North American Clean Energy - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    County delays vote on solar farm permit

    A public hearing was held during the Hancock County board meeting July 21, to allow comment on special use permit requests for two solar projects near Augusta. Following the hearing, the board voted to send the application back to committee for …

    Source: Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Rock Island Co. among 9 Illinois communities interested in new nuclear facilities

    ILLINOIS (Capitol News Illinois) - Illinois has opened the door to a new era of nuclear energy generation, but a question remains: Where would new nuclear power plants go? It’s an issue that Gov. JB Pritzker directed state agencies to explore this spring, …

    Source: KWQC - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Jul 29, 2026

    Southern Arizona heat drives up power grid demand

    TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Extreme heat warnings are set to take effect Thursday across southern Arizona, with temperatures expected to reach 110 degrees by the weekend. The 13 News weather team has called First Alert Weather Days for Thursday, Friday, …

    Source: KOLD News 13 - Arizona - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    Opponents applaud as Wexford planning commission denies key recommendation for proposed solar project

    Opponents of a proposed 1,500-acre solar array in Wexford County are celebrating after the local planning commission made a key decision last night. Facing a crowd of local residents — the majority of whom were against the project — the Wexford Joint …

    Source: Interlochen Public Radio - Michigan - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    ISU Solar Car Team faces early setback, continues rolling down route

    By WMBD TV NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) — The ISU Solar Car team is making its way across the country in a solar-powered car after qualifying at the Electrek American Solar Challenge. A few weeks back, the solar car team at ISU competed in the track portion of the …

    Source: WJBC - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jul 28, 2026

    9 Illinois communities answer call to host new nuclear reactors

    July 28, 2026, 3:36 a.m. CT CHICAGO — Illinois has opened the door to a new era of nuclear energy generation, but a question remains: Where would new nuclear power plants go? It’s an issue that Gov. JB Pritzker directed state agencies to explore this …

    Source: Aledo Times Record - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on 19:24 GMT

    Best & Brightest Online MBAs: Class Of 2026

    What a difference two years can make! In 2024, Gem Nwannem was working in product marketing for small tech firms. After starting a hybrid MBA at the University of Washington’s Foster School, Nwannem landed the opportunity of a lifetime. Now a senior …

    Source: Poets&Quants - California - Pending

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