The Gazette | Olivia Cohen, November 10 With Iowa being a leader in renewable energy, wind turbines standing hundreds of feet above the ground can be seen throughout the state. And as the renewable energy grows, wind turbine structures are projected to grow taller to capture and produce more energy. But as the stature andContinueContinue reading “Curious Iowa: What happens to wind turbines after they’ve been decommissioned?”
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How battery storage is playing a role in Minnesota’s clean energy transition
MPR News | Nina Moini, Kirsti Marohn and Aleesa Kuznetsov, November 13 Earlier this month, Minnesota-based Xcel Energy announced it wants to double the amount of lithium battery storage it already planned to install next to its Sherco coal-fired power plant in central Minnesota. The batteries would allow Xcel to store energy produced at its wind, solar, nuclear andContinueContinue reading “How battery storage is playing a role in Minnesota’s clean energy transition”
Letter | Wind projects will benefit Columbia County communities
The Cap Times | October 29, Laurel Randall Dear Editor: As a resident of Columbia County and a proud union carpenter, I am excited to see more wind energy coming to Wisconsin, and in my community. The Columbia County Wind Project by Alliant Energy is a powerful investment in Columbia County, organized labor and aContinueContinue reading “Letter | Wind projects will benefit Columbia County communities”
For many farmers, steady income from renewable energy sources like wind and solar are lifelines
Wisconsin State Farmer | Paul Mwebaze, September 3 Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds. For many farmers, these are lifelines. RenewableContinueContinue reading “For many farmers, steady income from renewable energy sources like wind and solar are lifelines”
Renewables make up 91% of the 15 GW of generation the US added in first 5 months of 2025: FERC
Utility Dive | Meris Lutz, August 27 “Solar continues to deliver new power to the grid faster and cheaper than any other source of electricity,” said Stephanie Bosh, senior vice president of communications for SEIA. Dive Brief: The United States added more than 15 GW of new electricity generation resources between January and May thisContinueContinue reading “Renewables make up 91% of the 15 GW of generation the US added in first 5 months of 2025: FERC”
Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs
Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, August 28 The labor unions IBEW and LiUNA say renewable energy projects have expanded apprenticeship programs, helping more Ohioans enter skilled-trade careers. Ohio labor leaders say renewable energy is not just powering homes, but creating thousands of good-paying union jobs. Despite the current administration’s focus on fossil fuels, cleanContinueContinue reading “Ohio unions see clean energy projects fueling good jobs”
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”
Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant
Corridor Business Journal | Richard Pratt, July 2 Despite the ongoing federal debates about the future of renewable energy tax credits, representatives of Nordex USA were all smiles Tuesday as they celebrated the reopening of the company’s wind turbine production facility in West Branch. Production at the new facility, with more than 100 workers alreadyContinueContinue reading “Despite federal debates, Nordex leaders celebrate reopening of West Branch wind turbine plant”
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”
Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy
Public News Service | Judith Ruiz-Branch, June 10 Southwest Wisconsin is seeing a surge in clean energy, emerging as a hotbed for large-scale renewable projects proponents said are economically benefiting the community. About 10% of Wisconsin’s electricity is from renewable sources. The industry employs about 6,500 people and invests $15.5 million a year in property, state and localContinueContinue reading “Southwest WI a hotbed for clean energy”