Economic development
Cashton community wind project under way
An article by Danielle Endvick in The Country Today: The turbine foundations have been built and basic infrastructure is in place for Wisconsin’s first community wind project. Cashton Greens Wind Farm, set to begin operation this spring near Highway 27 southwest of Cashton in Monroe County, is expected to generate nearly 5 megawatts of energy, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Coal Critic Coming to Madison to Speak on Effective Renewable Energy Advocacy, January 2012
For immediate release December 7, 2011 More information Michael Vickerman 608.255.4044 mvickerman@renewwisconsin.org Leslie Glustrom, research director of Colorado-based Clean Energy Action, and an unwavering critic of utility reliance on coal for electricity generation, will be the featured speaker at RENEW Wisconsin’s Energy Policy Summit. The Summit will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012, at [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rep. Barca: Wind energy holds the key to rapid Wisconsin job growth
A news release issued by State Rep. Peter Barca (D-Kenosha): Last year Wisconsin made great progress on wind energy and there was bipartisan enthusiasm for advancements in this cutting-edge industry. A wind energy bill was approved last session with a two-thirds majority in both houses – including the leaders of both parties. Organizations such as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Iowa farmers find profits blowing in the wind
From an article by Jim Offner in The Courier: WATERLOO, Iowa — Of the 480 acres Tim Hemphill owns and 1,200 he farms near Milford, he sets aside three for two wind-turbine towers. In exchange for the small plot of land Hemphill would have devoted to his corn and soybean products, he collects $20,000 a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )State, UW researchers present biomass energy guidelines
From an article by Adrianna Viswanatha in The Badger Herald: Several state agencies have unveiled guidelines created in congruence with University of Wisconsin researchers to promote the continued use of biomass energy in Wisconsin, despite the state’s current categorization as a leader in the field of biomass crop planting. A statement released Tuesday by the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Manitowoc wind factory to supply Caterpillar mining unit
From an article by Tom Content in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wind energy supply-chain factories in Manitowoc and Texas will start making equipment for mining equipment made by Caterpillar, Broadwind Energy Inc. said Tuesday. The former Tower Tech factory in Manitowoc makes wind towers, including those recently erected in Columbia County for the We Energies [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Twenty-four governors, not including Walker, ask Obama to extend tax credits for wind project investments
From a news release on the Web site of the American Wind Energy Association: Iowa, Aug. 24—A coalition of 24 governors from both major parties and each region of the country has asked the administration to take a series of steps to provide a more favorable business climate for the development of wind energy, starting [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Most are supportive of new Michigan wind farm near Breckenridge
Unlike the small minority of anti-wind fearmongers in Wisconsin, residents near the Michigan wind farm unerstand the economic impact of turbines, according to an article by Lisa Satayut in the Midland Daily News: Most Gratiot County residents who live near the turbines are optimistic about the state’s largest wind farm being in their hometown. Local [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Wind energy driving down electric rates, posts big construction numbers
From an article in Wind Energy Weekly: Wind energy is more affordable than ever, and new installations across the country are saving consumers money on their electric bills, as utilities rush to lock in long-term favorable rates, AWEA said in its third-quarter market report this week. “This is what a successful business looks like with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )State urged to beef up clean energy policies to create jobs
From an article by Judy Newman in the Wisconsin State Journal: Two reports show Wisconsin has a significant renewable power industry, but with a stronger state commitment, it could be saving more energy and creating more jobs. Wisconsin has more than 300 businesses involved in wind or solar energy, providing more than 12,000 jobs, according [...]
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