The Latest from Brian Rogal
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Foundries twisting in breeze over wind tax credit
Even though over 150 American foundries have shut down since the start of the current economic crisis, a group of entrepreneurs believe they can help revive the industry by supplying large, metal components for wind turbines.
Photo by Mark Bridge via Creative CommonsBy Brian Rogal .
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High-profile Illinois solar project languishes due to lack of funding
A solar project in Rockford, Illinois, heralded a year ago as helping create hundreds of jobs, has had trouble getting financing, and has drastically scaled back its short-term ambitions.By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: A silver lining?
Will congressional Republicans overlook energy efficiency programs for more high-profile targets? Or is such thinking naively optimistic?By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: Efficiency begins at home
The obstacles for promoting home energy retrofits are daunting - a nationwide patchwork of rules and regulations, and homeowners who are skeptical of the financial benefits.By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: The 2 percent solution
How can energy efficiency programs have a major impact when their success is measured by only one or two percentage points?By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: Staying competitive
Last year’s failure to pass a cap-and-trade bill should not dishearten advocates for clean energy and energy efficiency projects, says Bracken Hendricks, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress.By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: The political landscape
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance conference gets down to business - looking ahead at what the new political landscape means for energy policy.By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA: Opening keynote
In her keynote address, ComEd's Anne Pramaggiore explains how after 100 years, the utility industry is undergoing rapid, fundamental change.By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA conference: Setting the stage
Anne Pramaggiore, president of ComEd, will deliver the keynote address. Will she mention the company's opposition to a state energy efficiency plan?By Brian Rogal .
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MEEA conference under way
Our intrepid Chicago correspondent, Brian Rogal, is on the ground at the 2011 Midwest Energy Solutions conference.By Brian Rogal .
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