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Last gasp for controversial Minnesota wind farm?

A letter from the owner of a proposed Minnesota wind farm to regulators shows his frustration in the permitting process and a willingness to sell off assets of his investment.

By Minnesota Watchdog . 25 April 2013
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How wind energy helped Iowa attract Facebook's new data center

Iowa officials announced Tuesday that Facebook has selected a Des Moines suburb as the site for its next data center -- and the state's wind energy resources were a significant factor in the decision.

24 April 2013
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Indianapolis solar shines, but will the boom continue?

Indianapolis is seeing a boom in solar development, but the expiration of a utility feed-in tariff means the expansion could be short-lived.

By Kari Lydersen . 23 April 2013
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In Missouri, two utilities have different outlooks on efficiency

This is a tale about two cities, two electric utilities, and two approaches to energy conservation. It’s also about the best place in Missouri to buy compact fluorescent light bulbs.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 22 April 2013
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In Michigan, utilities project flat summer peak demand

The tepid economic recovery means at least one Michigan utility is seeing slow growth in summer peak demand, according to a recent filing with state regulators.

By Bill Malcolm . 19 April 2013
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Q&A: David Wilhelm discusses 'bumpy road' to Ohio solar farm

A proposed 50 MW Ohio solar project, even after a setback from state regulators, is "too good to fail," and "we are too dumb to quit," according to David Wilhem, who continues to spearhead the project's development.

By Kari Lydersen . 19 April 2013
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In Wisconsin, politics continue to hold back wind development

More than two years after Wisconsin completed a bipartisan process to establish statewide standards for siting wind turbines, development remains sluggish amid continuing political pushback.

By Erik Ness . 18 April 2013
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Do LED bulbs make turkeys happy? Minnesota farmer smiling either way

In Minnesota, a state-funded study is documenting the energy-saving benefits of LED lighting in turkey barns.

17 April 2013
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Tax writers warm to giving renewables parity with fossil fuels

A proposal to allow renewable energy developers to take advantage of a tax structure that has long been popular among fossil fuel companies is gaining traction among lawmakers tasked with overhauling the tax code.

By Environment and Energy Daily . 16 April 2013
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In Michigan, a plan to overcome obstacles to PACE financing

A 2010 Michigan law allows property owners to finance energy improvements through property taxes, but few cities have taken the steps to make the deals possible. A Detroit-area lawyer wants to change that.

By Christie Bleck . 15 April 2013