Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”
Category Archives: Wind
Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth
Building Indiana | Carla Dempsey, June 10 The wind energy sector in Indiana has been churning for less than two decades, but the industry is already producing major economic results for the state. Nearly $11 billion was invested into land-based wind energy nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the Department of Energy. It isn’t hard toContinueContinue reading “Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth”
Wind energy projects provide local revenue | Opinion
Pontiac Daily Leader | Jeff Danielson, April 18 Illinois is a forward-thinking energy state. By being proactive and embracing cost-effective, sustainable energy sources, the state reaps substantial economic benefits and a reliable energy grid. Wind energy plays a significant role in realizing these benefits, contributing to the state’s goal of achieving clean energy sustainability. TheContinueContinue reading “Wind energy projects provide local revenue | Opinion”
Report: Minnesota No. 4 in the U.S. in installed wind capacity
Twin Cities Pioneer Press | Pat Minelli, February 8, 2025 Minnesota is now No. 4 in the nation in installed wind capacity, according to the quarterly U.S. wind energy rankings published by the American Wind Energy Association in January. Three new, large wind farms that came online late last year pushed Minnesota to No. 4,ContinueContinue reading “Report: Minnesota No. 4 in the U.S. in installed wind capacity”
Iowa wind, solar power can revitalize us with more jobs and extra income | Opinion
Des Moines Register | Rand Fisher, February 16, 2025 It’s time for Iowa to commit to a ‘forward-focused, all-of-the-above energy strategy’ for the benefit of our economy, communities and one another. Iowa is an energy leader and has seized success by being proactive and evolving with new technology. As energy demand in the state increases,ContinueContinue reading “Iowa wind, solar power can revitalize us with more jobs and extra income | Opinion”
Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry
Newton News | Frank Liebl, January 31, 2025 This year is starting on a high note here in Newton. Thanks to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s recent decision to aid TPI Composites with their reopening, Newton’s largest employer is set to start production in mid-May. The renewable energy industry has a way of providing forContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry”
Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy
NRDC | Shelia Hu, January 16, 2025 In Cleveland, solar arrays are rising over former landfills. Down in the state’s rural Highland County, farmers are experimenting with agrovoltaics, blending sheep and energy production. And the largest solar project east of the Mississippi, built by Ohio labor unions, just came online as of the last few weeks.ContinueContinue reading “Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy”
US clean energy building boom fuels hiring spree
S&P Global | December 31, 2024 US clean energy developers ended 2024 with a bang, dominating annual capacity additions and pushing large volumes into construction to lock in Inflation Reduction Act tax credits before potential incentive cuts under the incoming Trump administration and Republican-controlled Congress. More than 73 GW of large-scale solar, wind and batteryContinueContinue reading “US clean energy building boom fuels hiring spree”
Renewable Energy Boosts Iowa’s Economy and Environment
Microgrid Media | Jonas Muthoni, December 17 As the year 2024 ends, Iowa remains at the forefront in the United States for producing electricity from renewable sources like wind and solar. This isn’t just good for the planet; it’s also fueling economic growth and creating jobs across the state. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy InContinueContinue reading “Renewable Energy Boosts Iowa’s Economy and Environment”
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”