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Funding for farm-based energy projects in question

A USDA program that helps farmers benefit from renewable energy, like this biodigester in Wisconsin, is expected to have its funding drastically reduced as part of this year's farm bill.
Photo via USDA

By Drew Kerr . 10 November 2011
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Even in Midwest, water for power plants a concern

Concerns about power plants' water consumption tend to focus on the Southwest or drought-stricken Texas. But even in the Midwest, utilities are looking down the road to ensure they have enough water in the future.
Photo by cncphotos via Creative Commons

By Kari Lydersen . 1 December 2011
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Pumped hydro not a magic bullet for energy storage

Pumped-hydro energy storage is a century-old technology that's increasingly being seen as a tool that could help the nation meet its future energy storage needs. But it's likely to play a limited role, according to a UC-San Diego physicist.

22 November 2011
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Grid operator approves major Midwest transmission plan

The Midwest's regional electricity grid operator approved a long-term plan Thursday that calls for $6.5 billion in new transmission projects aimed at helping states meet their renewable energy mandates and spreading the cost of renewable transmission across the region.

8 December 2011
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'Energy Bills' take fear out of efficiency

A new video series promoting energy efficiency is actually funny.

By Ken Paulman . 12 December 2011
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Utility dispute casts shadow on Minnesota solar project

A 600-kilowatt community solar project could become a casualty of unspecified personnel issues within a rural Minnesota utility.

19 December 2011
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Hooray for hydropower?

While Congress debates cutting support for wind and solar energy, a new bill from members of the House Energy Committee proposes spending $5 million to study the potential of expanding hydropower in the U.S.

By Ken Paulman . 20 December 2011
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Holiday week recap

As promised, here's a wrap-up of the top stories from the past week or so for those of you who were taking time off.

By Ken Paulman . 3 January 2012
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Scrapped Iowa project leaves energy storage lessons

After years of study, investors concluded Iowa's sandstone aquifers aren't suitable for compressed-air energy storage. However, the research leaves behind promising economic findings and lessons for other energy storage projects.

19 January 2012
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Tintable glass maker expanding with DOE help

SageGlass, a Faribault, Minn., company that makes energy-saving tintable window glass, is preparing to open its new high-volume, manufacturing plant before the end of the year.

2 February 2012