Energy News Network | Mel Mackin, October 23 Look out across Michigan and you’ll see groundbreakings for major solar panel manufacturing sites, huge investments to build battery cells, and sparkling new facilities to ensure the state stays in the driver’s seat as the auto industry moves into the future. It seems Michigan manufacturing is havingContinueContinue reading “Commentary: Michigan is the epicenter of America’s clean energy manufacturing renaissance”
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New transmission line approved in Minnesota to boost reliability
Echo Press | October 8 MINNEAPOLIS — Several regional energy companies are moving ahead with a new high-voltage transmission line that will increase the capability of the transmission system to reliably meet customer demand and deliver energy within the Upper Midwest, following the unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 3. TheContinueContinue reading “New transmission line approved in Minnesota to boost reliability”
Opinion: Transmission lines enable the next generation of Iowa’s energy access
Des Moines Register | Libby Jacobs, October 5 Much like railroads crisscrossing the state carry commodities from our farms to feed the world, Iowa needs transmission lines to transport locally generated electricity to help power the Midwest. It’s up to our state policymakers, grid planners, and rural communities to make it happen. While the MidwestContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Transmission lines enable the next generation of Iowa’s energy access”
Solar farms don’t hurt nearby property values, new research finds
Canary Media | Kari Lydersen, October 7 In fact, utility-scale solar projects can modestly boost property values, according to data from the Midwest. A newly published study examining property values near dozens of large Midwest solar farms has found no significant negative impact — and even a slight positive effect — from the projects, according toContinueContinue reading “Solar farms don’t hurt nearby property values, new research finds”
Ohio’s clean-energy surge drives jobs, growth
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, October 8 As Ohio continues to embrace clean energy solutions, the debate over its economic and environmental impact remains a focal point for residents. With solar energy manufacturing on the rise and more jobs emerging in the sector, clean energy is reshaping Ohio’s economy. Tony Zartman, director of programsContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s clean-energy surge drives jobs, growth”
IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation
Public News Service | Joe Ulery, September 27 Indiana is positioning itself as a national leader in clean energy, driving economic growth through innovative projects and significant investments. Economic development officials said Indiana’s heavy industry and manufacturing capabilities make it a natural partner for emerging technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen and solar power. Andrea Richter-Garry,ContinueContinue reading “IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation”
3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development
Clean Grid Alliance | Molly Vagle, September 17 As the nation transitions to more clean energy generation sources, rural communities are receiving tangible benefits from hosting those projects in their communities. The creation of new jobs, new tax revenue and income streams demonstrate that renewable energy projects make economic sense, while providing an opportunity forContinueContinue reading “3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development”
Clean Grid Alliance Cheers as Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line is Energized
Clean Grid Alliance | September 27 Final MISO MVP Transmission Line Crosses the Finish Line FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SAINT PAUL, MINN. (September 27, 2024) – The Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line was energized late yesterday and is now fully able to deliver energy generated from approximately 160 wind and solar projects across the Midwest, while helpingContinueContinue reading “Clean Grid Alliance Cheers as Cardinal-Hickory Creek Transmission Line is Energized”
Celebrating National Clean Energy Week in Iowa
The Washington Times | Iowa State Senator Mike Klimesh, September 24 In 2021, Iowa achieved a remarkable milestone: nearly three-fifths of our total electricity generation came from renewable resources, with wind energy leading the way. Wind powered an impressive 58% of Iowa’s net generation. We were second only to Texas in wind power production, aContinueContinue reading “Celebrating National Clean Energy Week in Iowa”
Clean Energy Manufacturing: The Great American Comeback
The Power Line- Clean Power | Phil Sgro, September 18 The clean energy industry is staging a great American comeback—facilitating the buildout of manufacturing and the revitalization of communities in the U.S. It’s no secret that the United States has experienced a downturn in manufacturing. Between 2001 and 2015—a period that included two recessions—manufacturing employment fellContinueContinue reading “Clean Energy Manufacturing: The Great American Comeback”