Columbia Missourian | Waylon Brown, July 15 In towns across America, the lights still turn on each morning thanks to a grid built decades ago, some of it dating back to the 1950s. But that aging infrastructure, once the envy of the world, is now holding us back. If the United States is serious aboutContinueContinue reading “America’s energy future depends on building the backbone to power it”
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Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities
Detroit News | Peder Mewis, July 10 In the last few months, there has been no shortage of discussion about Public Act 233, Michigan’s new renewable energy siting law. But much of the commentary has missed a simple truth: the law is working exactly as intended. It is giving communities the tools to shape renewableContinueContinue reading “Mewis: Renewable energy siting law is strengthening communities”
Wisconsin solar project invests in rural youth, community
Vernon Reporter | Judith Ruiz-Branch, July 6 A 100-megawatt solar project in rural Polk County set to begin operating this year has a unique focus on investments in youth. Developers said the Apple River Solar Project will be able to power about 26,000 homes and offset CO2 emissions by nearly 130,000 metric tons, the equivalent of takingContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin solar project invests in rural youth, community”
Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies
Center for Rural Affairs | Mallory Trope, June 5 Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects. Wind, solar, and other renewable energy projects have helped revitalize rural communities by creating jobs, generatingContinueContinue reading “Tariffs threaten renewable energy development and rural economies”
Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers
Bridge Michigan | Dennis Aguirre, June 17 As president of Iron Workers Local 25, representing over 5,000 active and retired iron workers across the state of Michigan, I’ve seen an American manufacturing renaissance thanks to federal clean energy tax credits. New factories are sprouting up across the state, creating good jobs building the clean energyContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Repealing clean energy investments would hurt Michigan businesses, workers”
Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth
Building Indiana | Carla Dempsey, June 10 The wind energy sector in Indiana has been churning for less than two decades, but the industry is already producing major economic results for the state. Nearly $11 billion was invested into land-based wind energy nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the Department of Energy. It isn’t hard toContinueContinue reading “Wind Energy Continues State’s Economic Growth”
Clean energy in Minnesota is reliable, affordable and resilient
MinnPost | Gregg Mast and Lisa Jacobson, April 25 Minnesota doesn’t just talk about clean energy; we deliver results. The latest data shows we’re ahead of the curve and setting the pace for the rest of the Midwest. The newly released 2025 Minnesota Energy Factsheet, produced by Clean Energy Economy MN and the Business CouncilContinueContinue reading “Clean energy in Minnesota is reliable, affordable and resilient”
Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game
tododisca | January 18, 2025 Ohio is stepping into the spotlight as a leader in renewable energy, with massive solar projects like the Union Solar Farm and Fox Squirrel Solar Farm driving a clean energy revolution. These projects are not just about sustainability—they’re transforming local economies and communities in ways that go beyond the environment.ContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s Solar Revolution: How renewable energy is changing the rules of the game”
SolarBank Sparks Solar Surge: A Bright Future for U.S. Renewable Energy
Carbon Credits | Saptakee S., January 28, 2025 Solar energy is experiencing a remarkable surge in the U.S., driven by significant new installations and strong policy support. This growth is largely due to developers completing projects in the last year and opening new opportunities in 2025. Amid this surge, SolarBank, a leading North American solarContinueContinue reading “SolarBank Sparks Solar Surge: A Bright Future for U.S. Renewable Energy”
How Michigan Clean Energy Projects Are Transforming State’s Economy—One Town at a Time!
Thumbwind | Michael Hardy, January 16, 2025 Renewable energy investments by Consumers Energy deliver $13.6 million in tax revenue, funding schools, roads, and public services across Michigan. JACKSON, Mich. — Michigan clean energy projects led by Consumers Energy brought $13.6 million in property tax revenue to municipalities across the state in 2024. These Michigan clean energyContinueContinue reading “How Michigan Clean Energy Projects Are Transforming State’s Economy—One Town at a Time!”