Clean Technica | US Department of Energy, February 4 People rely on 24/7 access to reliable electricity to power our homes, businesses, and communities. There is a lot of planning and operations to ensure the lights stay on. At NREL, we have learned a lot about a renewable-based power grid, and there is no inherentContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Things To Know About Power Grid Reliability & Renewable Energy”
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Prioritize clean power development in 2024
The Gazette | Ron Corbett, January 28 At the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, we are thrilled that Iowa leads the nation with 60% of electricity coming from renewable sources to power our members’ businesses. In 2024, we hope that clean energy continues to be a priority. Our organization sees a growing trend of companiesContinueContinue reading “Prioritize clean power development in 2024”
Renewable Energy Development Upgrades Electric Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOQaY7j5e-s Credit: Wind Development Upgrades Electric Service (youtube.com) Economic Development Specialist, Jim McBryde, shows how wind development rebuilds local electric grids and increases reliability. Renewable energy innovates the grid, increases reliability, and provides clean power to Michigan residents. Investing in a modern grid creates family-supporting jobs and community-wide economic benefits.
Storms lead to record wind turbine electric generation for MidAmerican
Radio Iowa | Dar Danielson January 18 The spokesman for the state’s largest utility company says the heavy winds that accompanied the storms last week helped create an electric generation record. MidAmerican spokesman Geoff Greenwood, says the company’s turbines did a lot of turning. “Those steady high winds that we had throughout the week really,ContinueContinue reading “Storms lead to record wind turbine electric generation for MidAmerican”
Renewable Energy Strengthens Agriculture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjmCgirw-k0 Credit: How Wind Turbines Strengthen Agriculture (youtube.com) Renewable energy provides a “cash crop” for farmers and enables opportunities for farmland to have dual income streams by growing crops near solar panels and/or wind turbines. Renewable energy helps preserve and restore farmland, which can make it even more productive in the future years after yearsContinueContinue reading “Renewable Energy Strengthens Agriculture”
Northwest Ohio is a Renewable Energy Leader
Paulding Progress | James Growe December 11 There’s a lot to get excited about in Northwest Ohio – especially our renewable energy infrastructure. As an operations manager at EDP Renewables North America’s (EDPR NA) Timber Road Wind Farm in Paulding County, and Hog Creek Wind Farm in Hardin County, Ohio I am privileged to beContinueContinue reading “Northwest Ohio is a Renewable Energy Leader”
Fund the Police with Clean Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrhC4w_98co Credit: Fund the Police: Wind Powering Small Town Safety and Health (youtube.com) Watch this video from public officials in Isabella and Gratiot County on how the new tax base from renewables has expanded public safety and health services.
Clean Energy is a Property Rights Issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvmWkl5dkc Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvmWkl5dkc Watch this video on how renewable energy allows farmers across Michigan and the nation to keep their farms, expand their operations, and continue to be stewards of the land. Property rights are legal rights that landowners have, and determine how land can be used. Allowing farmers and landowners to harvest renewables onContinueContinue reading “Clean Energy is a Property Rights Issue”
Wind Turbines Support Local Services and Keep Taxes Low
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTJpvLaQJ7M Credit: Watch this video to see how wind energy in Michigan supports essential government services and reduces taxes. Gratiot County has received over $30 million in tax revenue from wind farms. Coldwater and Ovid Township have received over $150 million in investments from the Coldwater Solar Project in Branch County.
Turning to the sun: District says solar power can save it more than $1M over 25 years
Times-Reporter | Jon Baker January 16 UHRICHSVILLE ‒ Joining other districts in eastern Ohio, Claymont City Schools is looking to solar power to help reduce its energy costs. At its January meeting, the board of education approved a request for proposal looking for companies interested in constructing and operating photovoltaic solar arrays at Claymont HighContinueContinue reading “Turning to the sun: District says solar power can save it more than $1M over 25 years”