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”
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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”
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”
Indiana Michigan Power wins regulatory approval for four new solar plants
Daily Energy Insider | Chris Galford October 20 A mix of solar power will come to the Midwest by mid-2026, as the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission voted this week to approve an Indiana Michigan Power plan to expand with four new solar plants. “These four Clean Energy Projects will diversify I&M’s energy mix, support reliability,ContinueContinue reading “Indiana Michigan Power wins regulatory approval for four new solar plants”
Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors
The Gazette | Erin Jordan October 13 Alliant Energy has shifted the location of solar farms to suit neighbors and pays “good neighbor” incentives to encourage open communication about projects. But the utility that’s in the midst of installing 400 megawatts of solar in Iowa also has found some Iowa counties with ordinances that leaveContinueContinue reading “Solar developers willing to adapt projects, pay neighbors”
Explained: Optimizing Energy Generation In Hybrid Wind And Solar Systems – Advanced Strategies And Technologies
Solar Quarter | Mohan Gupta September 29 Hybrid energy systems that combine solar and wind power have become an attractive alternative as the globe gradually moves away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources to combat climate change. To increase the effectiveness of energy generation and grid stability, these hybrid systems take advantage ofContinueContinue reading “Explained: Optimizing Energy Generation In Hybrid Wind And Solar Systems – Advanced Strategies And Technologies”
CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years
Solar Builder | SB Staff September 27 The solar industry in Illinois is celebrating the second anniversary of a pivotal piece of legislation that has supercharged development. Two years after Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) was signed into law on Sept. 15, 2021, solar advocates and industry members are celebrating its success and theContinueContinue reading “CEJA legislation has boosted Illinois solar development over two years”
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY
Iowa Business for Clean Energy | Interviews conducted December 2020 Poll Results: Executive Summary Poll Results: Top Lines The Iowa Business for Clean Energy released a new poll that found Iowans overwhelmingly support clean energy development in Iowa and believe it helps drive down the cost of energy. The poll, conducted by Nexus Polling, theContinueContinue reading “EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: IOWA POLL ON CLEAN ENERGY”
Report: Illinois leads Midwest in building ‘clean power’ capacity
Public News Service | Mark Richardson September 29 A new report ranks Illinois first among 11 Midwestern states for the amount of clean power capacity under construction, and second for new clean power capacity. The American Clean Energy Association said wind, solar, and energy storage plants currently provide almost 14% of the electricity produced in Illinois, potentiallyContinueContinue reading “Report: Illinois leads Midwest in building ‘clean power’ capacity”