Public News Service | Farah Siddiqi, October 8 As Ohio continues to embrace clean energy solutions, the debate over its economic and environmental impact remains a focal point for residents. With solar energy manufacturing on the rise and more jobs emerging in the sector, clean energy is reshaping Ohio’s economy. Tony Zartman, director of programsContinueContinue reading “Ohio’s clean-energy surge drives jobs, growth”
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IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation
Public News Service | Joe Ulery, September 27 Indiana is positioning itself as a national leader in clean energy, driving economic growth through innovative projects and significant investments. Economic development officials said Indiana’s heavy industry and manufacturing capabilities make it a natural partner for emerging technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen and solar power. Andrea Richter-Garry,ContinueContinue reading “IN emerges as national leader in clean energy innovation”
3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development
Clean Grid Alliance | Molly Vagle, September 17 As the nation transitions to more clean energy generation sources, rural communities are receiving tangible benefits from hosting those projects in their communities. The creation of new jobs, new tax revenue and income streams demonstrate that renewable energy projects make economic sense, while providing an opportunity forContinueContinue reading “3 Ways Rural Communities Benefit from Renewable Energy Development”
Northwest Ohio is a Renewable Energy Leader
Paulding Progress | James Growe December 11 There’s a lot to get excited about in Northwest Ohio – especially our renewable energy infrastructure. As an operations manager at EDP Renewables North America’s (EDPR NA) Timber Road Wind Farm in Paulding County, and Hog Creek Wind Farm in Hardin County, Ohio I am privileged to beContinueContinue reading “Northwest Ohio is a Renewable Energy Leader”
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”
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”