Wisconsin Public Radio | Joe Schulz December 18 Wisconsin continued to make progress in its transition to renewable energy in 2023, but environmental advocates say there’s still a long way to go. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, or PSC, estimates that eight utility-scale solar projects will come online in the state by the endContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin made progress toward clean energy transition in 2023, but more work is needed”
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American Farmland Trust Releases Smart Solar Recommendations to Help State and Local Policymakers Advance Solar and Strengthen Farm Viability
American Farmland Trust | Samantha Levy December 13 (Washington, D.C.) Today, American Farmland Trust (AFT), one of the leading non-profits working to address rural community concerns while advancing renewable energy, released policy recommendations for state and local governments to keep land in farming and strengthen farm viability as the U.S. builds out solar. This release comes on theContinueContinue reading “American Farmland Trust Releases Smart Solar Recommendations to Help State and Local Policymakers Advance Solar and Strengthen Farm Viability “
Lucas: Innovative transmission project will be good for Dubuque, Iowa
Telegraph Herald | Jacob Lucas November 29 A first-of-its-kind transmission project Iowa is an energy powerhouse thanks to an abundance of natural resources that set us apart from many other states. Iowa is a national leader in deployment of wind and solar; our state has a significant opportunity for energy output, allowing for a robustContinueContinue reading “Lucas: Innovative transmission project will be good for Dubuque, Iowa”
Boosting Jefferson County’s economy: Planned solar energy field will create jobs, increase revenue
WTOV9 | Chloë Mesogitis November 16 JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — More economic development is coming to Jefferson County, this time in the form of solar energy. CleanCapital will be planting roots on 170 acres of brownfield land to create a solar energy field right off County Road 26. Director of Project Management for CleanCapital Lori Cuervo saysContinueContinue reading “Boosting Jefferson County’s economy: Planned solar energy field will create jobs, increase revenue”
Opinion | Solar projects a boon for farmers, communities and Wisconsin
The Cap Times | Douglas Machon November 20 Municipal governments across Wisconsin know a thing or two about tight budgets and stretching the dollar. While people across the state face the blunt end of economic uncertainty and inflation, our rural communities are in a unique position to propel themselves and their economies forward. In theContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Solar projects a boon for farmers, communities and Wisconsin”
Opinion | In Michigan, clean energy and agriculture are allies, not enemies
Bridge Michigan | Justin Carpenter October 27 Michigan is in the midst of big moves to solidify its transition to clean energy, with several pieces of legislation that would codify the MI Healthy Climate Plan, with a goal of the state’s electric grid running on 60 percent clean energy by 2030 and 100 percent by 2040,ContinueContinue reading “Opinion | In Michigan, clean energy and agriculture are allies, not enemies”
Indiana Michigan Power wins regulatory approval for four new solar plants
Daily Energy Insider | Chris Galford October 20 A mix of solar power will come to the Midwest by mid-2026, as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted this week to approve an Indiana Michigan Power plan to expand with four new solar plants. “These four Clean Energy Projects will diversify I&M’s energy mix, support reliability,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Michigan Power wins regulatory approval for four new solar plants”
CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years
Solar Builder | SB Staff September 27 The solar industry in Illinois is celebrating the second anniversary of a pivotal piece of legislation that has supercharged development. Two years after Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law on Sept. 15, 2021, solar advocates and industry members are celebrating its success and theContinueContinue reading “CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years”
Report: Illinois leads Midwest in building ‘clean power’ capacity
Public News Service | Mark Richardson September 29 A new report ranks Illinois first among 11 Midwestern states for the amount of clean power capacity under construction, and second for new clean power capacity. The American Clean Energy Association said wind, solar, and energy storage plants currently provide almost 14% of the electricity produced in Illinois, potentiallyContinueContinue reading “Report: Illinois leads Midwest in building ‘clean power’ capacity”
Clean energy legislation in Michigan promises new jobs, saved lives, and billions in federal investments
Detroit Metro Times | Steve Neavling August 10 The bills set new carbon emission standards and expand access to alternative energy sources Legislation aimed at addressing climate change in Michigan would create tens of thousands of new jobs, prevent approximately 1,000 premature deaths, reduce energy costs for families, and generate billions of dollars in newContinueContinue reading “Clean energy legislation in Michigan promises new jobs, saved lives, and billions in federal investments”