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A level playing field for wind

A decision announced today by the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) could change the economics of wind power in the region.

By Ken Paulman . 1 June 2011
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Another perspective on renewable standards

While Midwest utilities build wind capacity to comply with state renewable power mandates, a utility in Arizona is investing in solar power well in excess of that state's requirements.

By Ken Paulman . 18 May 2011
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Are renewable standards driving up utility rates?

A rural co-op's aggressive purchase of wind power contracts has helped fuel perceptions that Minnesota's renewable energy standard is driving up electricity rates. But the real impact is difficult to calculate.
Photo by ninjawil via Creative Commons

17 May 2011
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Explosions in the sky

Have you seen that neat video of electrical transformers exploding in Texas? Now imagine the reaction if it were wind turbines that were blowing up.

By Ken Paulman . 12 May 2011
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Break like the wind

In an investigation titled "Braking Wind," a Twin Cities TV station uses the same audio to illustrate noise from wind turbines in different parts of the state.

By Ken Paulman . 9 May 2011
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Minnesota, Illinois lead in wind power additions

The wind power industry installed 1,118 MW during the first quarter of the year alone and that Minnesota and Illinois are leading the charge in new installations.

By Molly Priesmeyer . 3 May 2011
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The myth heard 'round the world

What the "last typewriter" meme has in common with Climategate.

By Ken Paulman . 27 April 2011
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Wisconsin loves wind power, but for the right reasons?

A survey released today by Wisconsin Public Radio shows an overwhelming majority in the state supports wind power, but they may be confused about what it actually accomplishes.

By Ken Paulman . 22 April 2011
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Renewable energy boom fuels rising farmland prices

Midwest farmers – and the land on which they rely – have prospered in recent years, even as the U.S. endured a financial crisis and economic recession. And for better or worse, agriculture has built its good health on the fortunes of energy.
Photo by Sebastian Celis via Creative Commons

By Ken Paulman . 21 April 2011
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It's not easy being a bird

A video of a bird hitting a wind turbine is about to go viral again. So I thought it might be fun to find some videos of birds being hit by other things.

By Ken Paulman . 6 April 2011