Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is pushing to rewrite renewable energy laws, aiming to cut utility bills by $1 billion over five years. The plan includes reviewing solar project payments and has drawn mixed reactions. 

The UK government is pledging to spend up to £1bn on community-owned green energy schemes in an effort to combat growing scepticism and resistance to renewables and grid upgrade projects. Ed Miliband, the UK energy secretary, said the new funding was intended to help democratise the energy system, increase the wealth and financial independence of...

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