Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, August 28 The labor unions IBEW and LiUNA say renewable energy projects have expanded apprenticeship programs, helping more Ohioans enter skilled-trade careers. Ohio labor leaders say renewable energy is not just powering homes, but creating thousands of good-paying union jobs. Despite the current administration’s focus on fossil fuels, cleanContinueContinue reading “Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs”
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In clean energy mad dash, union-scale jobs look for their place
Public News Service | Mike Moen, August 20 Job seekers might be surprised to learn clean energy is among the fastest growing careers right now. Labor leaders say developers are getting better at hiring union workers to build wind and solar farms but they see room for improvement in North Dakota. Industry analysts said theContinueContinue reading “In clean energy mad dash, union-scale jobs look for their place”
Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future
MPR News | Dan Kraker, August 16 Minnesota utility regulators have approved the state’s first stand-alone energy storage project, an important milestone in Minnesota’s effort to transition to producing completely carbon-free electricity. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a site permit for the 150-megawatt Snowshoe Energy Storage Project, which will be built on an 18-acreContinueContinue reading “Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future”
T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels
Reuters | August 15 U.S. solar company T1 Energy (TE.N), opens new tab and specialty glass maker Corning (GLW.N), opens new tab have reached a deal that will establish a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the United States, they said on Friday. The deal will help T1 satisfy growing U.S. demandContinueContinue reading “T1, Corning reach deal to make fully American-made solar panels”
New Major Study Identifies Community-Driven Solutions to Speed Up Transmission Expansion
Great Plains Institute | July 31, Drew Henry One of the most comprehensive field studies of its kind reveals overlooked drivers of resistance—and practical tools to accelerate grid buildout A new report from GPI presents the most in-depth analysis to date of local perspectives on high-voltage transmission, focused on the Great Plains region. It shedsContinueContinue reading “New Major Study Identifies Community-Driven Solutions to Speed Up Transmission Expansion”
America’s energy future depends on building the backbone to power it
Columbia Missourian | Waylon Brown, July 15 In towns across America, the lights still turn on each morning thanks to a grid built decades ago, some of it dating back to the 1950s. But that aging infrastructure, once the envy of the world, is now holding us back. If the United States is serious aboutContinueContinue reading “America’s energy future depends on building the backbone to power it”
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
The Conversation | July 28 Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds. For many farmers, these are lifelines. Renewable energy provides steadyContinueContinue reading “How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive”
John Whitaker: Protecting Indiana clean energy jobs
Daily Journal | John Whitaker, June 4 As a leader in the Ironworkers union in Indiana, representing over 1,300 workers, I know firsthand how important clean energy is to making our economy work for all of us. Investments in clean energy have enabled our union locals to build back Indiana manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, andContinueContinue reading “John Whitaker: Protecting Indiana clean energy jobs”
Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities
Detroit News | Peder Mewis, July 10 In the last few months, there has been no shortage of discussion about Public Act 233, Michigan’s new renewable energy siting law. But much of the commentary has missed a simple truth: the law is working exactly as intended. It is giving communities the tools to shape renewableContinueContinue reading “Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities”
Minnesota regulators approve two solar projects to ramp up reliability
Daily Energy Insider | Kim Riley, July 8 Toward improving system reliability, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) July 1 approved two renewable energy projects that together will add more than 475 megawatts (MW) of solar energy capacity to the state’s grid. “These approvals represent a significant step forward in Minnesota’s clean energy transition,” saidContinueContinue reading “Minnesota regulators approve two solar projects to ramp up reliability”