RealClear Energy | Greg Brophy, August 12 There are so many things to love about being a farmer. But here’s something I can’t stand – people who pretend to care about our land when they really just want to control our land. It’s always something. I remember when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tried toContinueContinue reading “Solar Panel Complaints Are the Latest Attack on Private Property Rights for Farmers”
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Instead of competing for land, some farmers and solar developers want to work side by side
Chicago Tribune | Karina Atkins, August 1 Matt Riggs’ family has been farming in Urbana since 1874. But, his parents had to work second jobs to cushion themselves from the volatile corn and soybean markets that dominate Illinois’ agricultural sector. It quickly became clear that Riggs would also need to find another income stream ifContinueContinue reading “Instead of competing for land, some farmers and solar developers want to work side by side”
Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments
Ohio Capital Journal | Will Hinman, July 29 As Ohio continues to bring new utility-scale renewable energy projects online each year, an increasing number of communities across the state are experiencing tangible economic benefits. These benefits, once met with skepticism by renewable project opponents and some community members, come in the form of annual fixedContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s rural renaissance: The tangible benefits of renewable energy PILOT payments”
Solar energy hopes to shine some light on rising electricity rates in Pine County
North Pine County News | Sierra Kingen, July 24 It is no secret that energy prices have been rising in Minnesota. One company, however, is working on bringing some relief to the communities of Pine County. Swift Current Energy has been developing the Iron Pine Solar Project–a solar farm. Senior Director of Development for SwiftContinueContinue reading “Solar energy hopes to shine some light on rising electricity rates in Pine County”
Building a clean-energy future in Ohio is not just environmentally sound. It’s an economic necessity.
Cleveland.com | Thomas C. Shikner, July 18 We are at a pivotal time for energy production in the United States. As the demands on our power grid grow every day, Ohio needs to keep doing its part to scale clean renewable energy production. As new, power-hungry technologies like artificial intelligence and electric vehicles become theContinueContinue reading “Building a clean-energy future in Ohio is not just environmentally sound. It’s an economic necessity.”
Avangrid Completes First Solar Panel Installation at Powell Creek Project in Ohio
Solar Quarter | Tina Dasgupta, July 15 Avangrid, Inc. announced the installation of the “Golden Row” at its Powell Creek solar project in Putnam County, Ohio, near Miller City. The Golden Row, the initial row of solar panels, will serve as the model for the rest of the construction. The Powell Creek project, situated onContinueContinue reading “Avangrid Completes First Solar Panel Installation at Powell Creek Project in Ohio”
Fillmore County, Louise Solar Projects to Bring Significant Economic Impact, Jobs to Area
Fillmore County Journal | Axel Gumbel, July 8 Two new, large solar fields in Fillmore and Mower counties are expected to make a $30 million economic impact in southeastern Minnesota, including more than $4 million in tax revenue for local townships and counties, as well as the creation of 300 new construction jobs. The twoContinueContinue reading “Fillmore County, Louise Solar Projects to Bring Significant Economic Impact, Jobs to Area”
1st project in 1.3-GW Indiana solar complex nears operation
Solar Power World | Billy Ludt, July 9 Doral Renewables, a clean energy project developer, is anticipating commercial operation of its 400-MW Mammoth North Solar project, the first phase of the 1.3-GW Mammoth Solar complex in Indiana. The Mammoth North Solar project will soon be the largest operating solar installation in Indiana and can provideContinueContinue reading “1st project in 1.3-GW Indiana solar complex nears operation”
Wisconsin’s Rural Solar Boom
Door County Pulse | Chelsea Chandler, July 3 In 2023, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin approved six new solar farms totaling 1.3 gigawatts. That’s about twice the amount approved the prior year and puts our state on pace to achieve net-zero emissions across our economy by mid-century. Solar energy is a highly efficient, profitable,ContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin’s Rural Solar Boom”
Community should embrace the Stark Solar Project
Canton Repository | Randi Pokladnik, June 30 Let’s talk about the Stark Solar Project, which is a proposed utility-scale solar energy system of up to 150-megawatt alternating current, with battery storage system. The project will bring significant economic benefits to the community, provide construction jobs for local workers, assist farmers by providing long-term lease payments, benefitContinueContinue reading “Community should embrace the Stark Solar Project”