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”
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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”
Michigan becomes a leader in clean energy projects, job creation, report states
Detroit Metro Times | Steve Neavling, September 9 Michigan has emerged as a national leader in the clean energy sector following a series of ambitious state laws enacted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, according to a report released Monday. With investments from the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Whitmer signed a package of bills in November 2023 aimedContinueContinue reading “Michigan becomes a leader in clean energy projects, job creation, report states”
Solar Panel Complaints Are the Latest Attack on Private Property Rights for Farmers
RealClear Energy | Greg Brophy, August 12 There are so many things to love about being a farmer. But here’s something I can’t stand – people who pretend to care about our land when they really just want to control our land. It’s always something. I remember when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tried toContinueContinue reading “Solar Panel Complaints Are the Latest Attack on Private Property Rights for Farmers”
Michigan Tale of 2 Counties
Watch the video below to see firsthand the economic benefits and opportunities that come to communities that accept and embrace renewable energy projects! https://videopress.com/v/bbwVIlXi?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F3XBXYljl%2Fmrr_fulllengthvideo_final-1.mp4&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Tale of 2 Counties Gratiot County, Michigan has received around $2 billion in investments from the wind industry since 2012, when they first embraced a wind project. The county has receivedContinueContinue reading “Michigan Tale of 2 Counties”
Renewable Energy Preserves Rural Communities Against Urban Sprawl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-g9BjJBi0 Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-g9BjJBi0 Watch this video on how wind development in the Greater Gratiot County community has helped protect against urban sprawl. Renewable energy projects actually help preserve and protect farmland by ensuring the land remains agricultural land, instead of being permanently developed.