Michigan Public | Teresa Homsi January 8 A new wind farm in Gratiot County went online last week. Heartland Farms Wind, made up of 72 wind turbines, will power approximately 80,000 households. Brian Wheeler, a spokesperson with Consumers, said the latest farm will help the company replace its remaining coal plants. “We’ve closed nine coal plants in MichiganContinueContinue reading “New wind farm begins operating in Mid Michigan”
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Opinion | In Michigan, clean energy and agriculture are allies, not enemies
Bridge Michigan | Justin Carpenter October 27 Michigan is in the midst of big moves to solidify its transition to clean energy, with several pieces of legislation that would codify the MI Healthy Climate Plan, with a goal of the state’s electric grid running on 60 percent clean energy by 2030 and 100 percent by 2040,ContinueContinue reading “Opinion | In Michigan, clean energy and agriculture are allies, not enemies”
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”
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”
Wind farms generate significant tax revenue for Iowa counties
Yale Climate Connections | YCC Team September 25 They’re doing more than just creating clean energy. In many parts of Iowa, wind turbines can be seen spinning above farm fields. These wind farms generate significant tax revenue for the counties where they’re located. Alex Delworth of the nonprofit Center for Rural Affairs is author of aContinueContinue reading “Wind farms generate significant tax revenue for Iowa counties”
Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.
Conservatism and clean energy are not mutually exclusive. By embracing innovation and forward-thinking, conservatives can lead the charge in shaping America’s energy future. Des Moines Register | John Szoka and Nick Boeyink August 18 As the 2024 presidential election draws near, the Iowa State Fair takes center stage as a political hotspot, attracting prominent conservativeContinueContinue reading “Opinion: Conservatism and clean energy go together. Leaders are showing how in Iowa.”
Big Push for Wind as Rural Iowa Economic Development
Public News Service | Mark Moran September 6 Green energy advocates are pushing wind power as an economic development tool in rural America. Iowa is among the nation’s leaders in wind energy and continues to expand its capacity. Merlin Bartz, former Worth County Supervisor and a wind energy advocate, works with the Clean Grid Alliance to educateContinueContinue reading “Big Push for Wind as Rural Iowa Economic Development”