Twin Cities Pioneer Press | Pat Minelli, February 8, 2025 Minnesota is now No. 4 in the nation in installed wind capacity, according to the quarterly U.S. wind energy rankings published by the American Wind Energy Association in January. Three new, large wind farms that came online late last year pushed Minnesota to No. 4,ContinueContinue reading “Report: Minnesota No. 4 in the U.S. in installed wind capacity”
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Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry
Newton News | Frank Liebl, January 31, 2025 This year is starting on a high note here in Newton. Thanks to the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s recent decision to aid TPI Composites with their reopening, Newton’s largest employer is set to start production in mid-May. The renewable energy industry has a way of providing forContinueContinue reading “Letter to the Editor: Wind powers Newton’s manufacturing industry”
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!”
Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy
NRDC | Shelia Hu, January 16, 2025 In Cleveland, solar arrays are rising over former landfills. Down in the state’s rural Highland County, farmers are experimenting with agrovoltaics, blending sheep and energy production. And the largest solar project east of the Mississippi, built by Ohio labor unions, just came online as of the last few weeks.ContinueContinue reading “Rural America Is Already on Board with Clean Energy”
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Energy News Network | Frank Jossi, January 9, 2025 A long-running local government collaboration in southwestern Minnesota is helping to insulate the region from the kind of controversies and misinformation that have plagued rural clean energy projects in other states. The Rural Minnesota Energy Board has its origins in a regional task force that wasContinueContinue reading “Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits”
Solar Panel Complaints Are the Latest Attack on Private Property Rights for Farmers
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”
Minnesota Leads Clean Energy Transition With Permitting Reforms
inkl | August 25 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently signed legislation aimed at accelerating the state’s transition to clean energy by reforming outdated permitting laws. The move comes as Minnesota strives to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% of its power from renewables. The new law eliminates the need for developers to demonstrate the necessity ofContinueContinue reading “Minnesota Leads Clean Energy Transition With Permitting Reforms”
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”
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”