Public News Service | Mike Moen, September 5 Minnesota has plenty of prime farmland, with some of it being converted in the transition to clean energy sources such as solar. The movement has sparked conversations about future land use in ag-heavy areas. The Clean Grid Alliance said Minnesota has 17 million acres of farmland considered “prime.” EvenContinueContinue reading “Tractors, barns and solar panels: Renewables help reshape MN ag land use”
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A promising future: Ag and solar
North Tama Telegraph | Tod Bowman, August 23 Freedom has fueled generations of farmers, allowing them to change their practices to fit their family needs. A relatively new farming option is to host renewable energy projects like wind or solar, which provide direct financial benefits while allowing the surrounding land to still be used forContinueContinue reading “A promising future: Ag and solar”
Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon
MinnPost | Beth Soholt, August 13 Clean energy powers more than 8,300 jobs, but the state must continue to develop renewable generation to attract a competitive business environment. August. The last month of summer where Minnesotans are squeezing in final cabin stays while anxiously preparing for the school year to begin. It’s one last tripContinueContinue reading “Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon”
Letter: Iowa farmers encouraged to mark American Clean Power Week
Mason City Globe Gazette | Dave Johnson, August 10 Since my family began farming in Howard County nearly 50 years ago, we have transformed 700 acres of rich Iowa farmland into a thriving 1,000-head cattle operation. During American Clean Power Week, my family and I are grateful that renewable energy has provided a path forContinueContinue reading “Letter: Iowa farmers encouraged to mark American Clean Power Week”
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”
Utilities’ pledge to hire union workers is a win-win for Wisconsin
WIS Politics | Robb Kahl, July 17 Sunny skies and abundant winds are not just part of our quality of life here in Wisconsin. They also represent an opportunity to build a clean energy economy. A clean energy economy will diversify our energy resources, bring down utility bills over time, stimulate economic growth in WisconsinContinueContinue reading “Utilities’ pledge to hire union workers is a win-win for Wisconsin”
Illinois can replace fossil plants with storage, capacity from queues: NRDC
Utility Dive | Ethan Howland, August 1 Illinois could reliably replace its fossil-fueled power plants by 2030 with nearly 3 GW of battery storage and about 7.7 GW of resources that are seeking to connect to the grid in the state, according to a report released Thursday by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The white paper by AstrapéContinueContinue reading “Illinois can replace fossil plants with storage, capacity from queues: NRDC”
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.”