Public News Service | Mark Moran September 6 Green energy advocates are pushing wind power as an economic development tool in rural America. Iowa is among the nation’s leaders in wind energy and continues to expand its capacity. Merlin Bartz, former Worth County Supervisor and a wind energy advocate, works with the Clean Grid Alliance to educateContinueContinue reading “Big Push for Wind as Rural Iowa Economic Development”
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Solar power strengthens Auburn economy, energy future
KPC News | Natalie DeWitt August 19 To the Editor: Auburn is embracing an all-of-the-above approach to energy that includes developing and utilizing our abundant clean energy resources, particularly solar power. Investing in new, long-lasting renewable energy resources helps protect our environment by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions associated with other forms of energy production,ContinueContinue reading “Solar power strengthens Auburn economy, energy future”
No better place: Wind and solar company opens training site in Bloomington
IPM News | Eric Stock August 10 The company that built McLean County’s first wind farm has opened its first technician training facility in Bloomington. Houston-based EDP Renewables operates seven wind farm projects in central and northern Illinois, and more than 400 wind and solar farms across the country. New hires for the company at anyContinueContinue reading “No better place: Wind and solar company opens training site in Bloomington”
New Growth in Clean Energy Jobs in Indiana and Future Prospects
EnergyPortal.eu| Daniel Hall August 15 A recently released report by the Department of Energy in the United States has shed light on the growth of clean energy jobs, particularly in the state of Indiana. According to the report, nationwide clean energy jobs increased by almost 4% over the past year, surpassing the overall job growthContinueContinue reading “New Growth in Clean Energy Jobs in Indiana and Future Prospects”
REAP: The federal solar grant all Minnesota rural businesses should know about
Minnesota Reformer | Bobby King August 23 Minnesota passed legislation this year mandating 100% carbon-free energy by 2040, so we know our energy systems are going to change. That includes where and how energy is produced, sold and transported. As this transition unfolds, rural communities have the opportunity to directly benefit from it. You mayContinueContinue reading “REAP: The federal solar grant all Minnesota rural businesses should know about”
Michigan leads the country in clean energy jobs, new report says
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson July 27 Climate advocates report that Michigan is leading the country in a clean energy jobs boom, creating more than 15,800 jobs in the past year. According to a report from Climate Power, a communications firm focused on building support for climate action, Michigan has the greatest number of clean energyContinueContinue reading “Michigan leads the country in clean energy jobs, new report says”
Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot
Minnesota Reformer | Gregg Mast June 1 In my two decades of working in the clean energy industry and engaging with the Minnesota Legislature, I have never before seen progress on energy and climate like I did this session. The package of bills passed this year is nothing short of transformative for Minnesota’s energy industry.ContinueContinue reading “Unprecedented investments poised to make Minnesota an energy innovation hotspot”
Report Shows Clean-Energy Job Gains in Illinois
Public News Service| Brett Peveto July 31 A new look at clean-energy jobs in the U.S. shows growth in Illinois and the prospect of greater gains in the future. The Department of Energy recently released its annual U.S. Energy and Employment report showing clean-energy jobs increased nearly 4% nationally over the last year, faster than the overallContinueContinue reading “Report Shows Clean-Energy Job Gains in Illinois”
Diversifying farm income through renewable energy ventures
Successful Farming| Cassidy Walter August 1 Experts encourage farmers to do their homework before signing renewable energy contracts. Renewable energy is providing American farmers with an opportunity to diversify their income and operations, but experts say they need to ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line. Robert Veldman, senior land management consultantContinueContinue reading “Diversifying farm income through renewable energy ventures”
Northland transmission line to boost reliability as renewables replace power plants
Energy News Network| Frank Jossi July 31 The 180-mile-long project is slated to connect central and northern Minnesota by the end of the decade as utilities phase out coal power and look for more flexibility to move renewable energy. Large cross-country transmission lines carrying clean energy from remote rural areas to population centers will beContinueContinue reading “Northland transmission line to boost reliability as renewables replace power plants”