Michigan Public | Tracy Samilton, July 23 Clara Ostrander lives in Milan Township, a farming community just off U.S. Route 23, south of Ann Arbor. Her family’s roots here go deep. They’ve owned farmland and homesteads in the township for 154 years. Ostrander’s parents had to sell some of their land some years ago toContinueContinue reading “State law could end bitter local fights over bans of large-scale renewable energy on farmland”
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Letter: A conservative, property-rights case for developing solar farms
The Republic | Samuel Overly, July 20 As Bartholomew County considers solar energy, there are several important considerations. As a conservative Hoosier, I believe in preserving our agricultural heritage and protecting property rights. Solar energy projects, when managed responsibly, align with these values and offer significant benefits to the whole county. Solar energy is notContinueContinue reading “Letter: A conservative, property-rights case for developing solar farms”
Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson, July 16 Over the past year, Michigan lawmakers have taken a number of steps to clear the way for an energy transition, setting clean energy goals, altering the state’s siting process for large-scale renewable and battery storage projects and ensuring homeowners can make energy-saving improvements to their homes. As policymakers continue to pushContinueContinue reading “Michigan continues to lead in clean energy jobs and investment, report says”
As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition
Michigan Advance | Kyle Davidson, June 27 As Michigan sets its sights on 100% clean energy sources, and automakers shift production away from gas-powered vehicles to electric models, a newly established office within the Department of Labor of Economic and Opportunity (LEO) is looking at efforts to help workers bridge the gap between jobs workingContinueContinue reading “As Michigan’s clean energy industry expands, the state is helping workers with the transition”
South Dakota’s Largest Solar Project Comes Online
Solar Industry Mag | Michael Bates, June 25 National Grid Renewables has initiated operations at its Wild Springs Solar Project in Pennington County, S.D. The largest solar project in the state to date, Wild Springs is a 128 MW development located in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) with a 114 MW power purchase agreement withContinueContinue reading “South Dakota’s Largest Solar Project Comes Online”
More of it, and faster: How Minnesota is capitalizing on the nation’s clean energy boom
Minnesota Reformer | Mel Mackin, June 26 Since the summer of 2022, when the landmark Inflation Reduction Act became law, the U.S. has witnessed a stunning surge in clean energy investment. Hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment have poured into new clean energy projects across the country — revitalizing American manufacturing by drivingContinueContinue reading “More of it, and faster: How Minnesota is capitalizing on the nation’s clean energy boom”
An Iowa farmer had $350,000 in debt. Wind turbines are helping her get out.
CBS News | Janet Shamlian, June 5 2024 is not expected to be a good year for farms, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasting a 25% downturn in profits. But some farmers in Iowa have planted something new in the ground to offset their losses: wind turbines. Evie Haupt, 75, has three of themContinueContinue reading “An Iowa farmer had $350,000 in debt. Wind turbines are helping her get out.”
Opinion | Farm Bill clean energy action can protect rural America
The Cap Times | Brett Carlson, June 8 Summer is near, but planting season is well underway for Wisconsin crop farms like my family’s sixth-generation stead. And while Wisconsin consumers face higher prices, so do our farmers: Costs are up for seed, fertilizer, weed-control and fuel. Electricity has always been a variable expense that weighsContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Farm Bill clean energy action can protect rural America”
Opinion | Siting law will help Michigan towns reap economic benefits of wind, solar
Bridge Michigan | Jennifer Conlin, June 7 The house district I now serve as a first-time state representative is fascinating for its diverse political views. But one passion we all share is a concern for the environment and a desire to provide future generations with cleaner air, water and land, particularly as the majority ofContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Siting law will help Michigan towns reap economic benefits of wind, solar”
RWE begins construction on first utility-scale solar project in Illinois
Solar Builder | June 12 RWE is building its first utility-scale solar project in Illinois to help the state meet its growing demand for clean power. The 150 MWac Casey Fork Solar project is part of RWE’s continuing U.S. expansion, with plans to grow its renewables portfolio from more than 9 GW net installed capacity todayContinueContinue reading “RWE begins construction on first utility-scale solar project in Illinois”