Solar Power World | Kelsey Misbrener November 28 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Tuesday (November 28) that sets a statewide requirement for utilities to get all of their electricity from carbon-free sources by 2040 and invest in energy efficiency. With the governor’s signature on the Clean Energy Future bills (Senate Bills 271, 273 and 502),ContinueContinue reading “Michigan becomes 12th state to commit to 100% clean energy”
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99-MW solar project now supplying energy to Wisconsin grid
Solar Power World | Billy Ludt December 13 Alliant Energy announced the successful completion of its Wautoma Solar Project, a milestone in the company’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. The 99-MW solar array in the Waushara County town of Dakota and city of Wautoma, is a facility that spans 624 acres and isContinueContinue reading “99-MW solar project now supplying energy to Wisconsin grid”
Wisconsin made progress toward clean energy transition in 2023, but more work is needed
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”
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 “
Utility-scale solar could be a big win for Ohio’s livestock farmers
Idea Stream Public Media | Clare Roth November 30 Renewable energy in Ohio is about to ramp up. The Ohio Power Siting Board says over two dozen utility scale solar farms were approved this year. Those farms will need upkeep, and not just of the panels: solar companies will need to manage weeds and shrubs onContinueContinue reading “Utility-scale solar could be a big win for Ohio’s livestock farmers”
New U.S. Department of the Treasury Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act Driving Clean Energy Investment to Underserved Communities, Communities at the Forefront of Fossil Fuel Production
US Department of the Treasury | Press Release November 29 Investments in historical energy communities have grown especially quickly, and most investments are landing in disadvantaged counties WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published new analysis on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act in driving clean energy investment to communities thatContinueContinue reading “New U.S. Department of the Treasury Analysis: Inflation Reduction Act Driving Clean Energy Investment to Underserved Communities, Communities at the Forefront of Fossil Fuel Production”
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”