Thumbwind | October 28 Michigan climbs to sixth place nationwide in clean energy employment, with Detroit ranked among the top 10 U.S. cities for green jobs. In a major boost to the state’s economy and environmental efforts, Michigan now ranks sixth in the U.S. for clean energy jobs, according to the 2024 Clean Jobs America ReportContinueContinue reading “Michigan Emerges as National Leader in Clean Energy Jobs Growth”
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Clean energy jobs, propelled by federal incentives, jump in Iowa
The Gazette | Olivia Cohen, October 21 Renewable and clean energy jobs in Iowa grew by 4.5 percent in 2023 and likely will come close the duplicating that number this year, as growth in that sector continues to outpace the state’s overall economy, according to a new report from Clean Jobs Midwest. “Iowa currently is home toContinueContinue reading “Clean energy jobs, propelled by federal incentives, jump in Iowa”
Commentary: Michigan is the epicenter of America’s clean energy manufacturing renaissance
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”
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”
County honored for achieving 100% renewable electricity
The Verona Press | February 1 First in state, fourth in nation to achieve energy goal Dane County’s Yahara Solar project was recognized as part of RENEW Wisconsin’s 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll at the 13th annual RENEW Energy Policy Summit “Unleashing the Power of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Potential” on Feb. 1. According to aContinueContinue reading “County honored for achieving 100% renewable electricity”
Top 10 Things To Know About Power Grid Reliability & Renewable Energy
Clean Technica | US Department of Energy, February 4 People rely on 24/7 access to reliable electricity to power our homes, businesses, and communities. There is a lot of planning and operations to ensure the lights stay on. At NREL, we have learned a lot about a renewable-based power grid, and there is no inherentContinueContinue reading “Top 10 Things To Know About Power Grid Reliability & Renewable Energy”