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A divide emerges among North Carolina Republicans on wind energy

Three North Carolina Republicans are sponsoring a bill to streamline wind energy development, challenging an effort by others in their party to impose further restrictions.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 April 2017
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Industry report: Midwest and Great Plains lead wind energy expansion

Wind power represents more than 80 percent of the new electricity generating capacity built in the Midwest and Great Plains states over the past five years as the industry continues to grow, according to a report released today.

By Frank Jossi . 19 April 2017
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Ohio bills would ease restrictive setbacks for new wind farms

Two bills in the Ohio Senate aim to ease restrictions in a 2014 law that have effectively blocked the development of new commercial wind farms in the state.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 25 September 2017
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Iowa utility ‘repowering’ to increase production, efficiency of wind turbines

Iowa, already one of the country’s leading producers of wind energy, will move even further out in front of the industry as MidAmerican Energy “repowers” roughly a quarter of its wind capacity.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 2 October 2017
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Siemens Gamesa chooses Virginia for offshore wind turbine blade factory

The announcement is a major win for Virginia as it strives to become a hub for the nation’s fledgling offshore wind energy industry.

By Sarah Vogelsong . 25 October 2021
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Wind project off southeastern N.C. coast gets overwhelming support

Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 February 2022
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New Hampshire, never big on offshore wind, steps back further

State leaders enacted a law mandating a key agency to steer clear of the sector, a practical and symbolic move as the Trump administration continues its attacks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 August 2025
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Trump admin tries to sink Maryland’s first offshore wind project

The permitted project already faced financial strain from the GOP’s early end to tax credits. Now Interior wants a judge to cancel the wind farm’s approvals.

By Clare Fieseler . 16 September 2025
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Trump’s offshore wind assault threatens factory jobs in GOP districts

Over 64% of manufacturing and supply-chain investment supporting the emerging industry is in Republican districts, per new data.

By Clare Fieseler . 28 January 2025
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Bill Clinton to champion wind and renewables in Chicago today

An increasingly vocal proponent of clean energy, former President Bill Clinton will speak in Chicago Wednesday to celebrate the growth of wind power in the Midwest.

By Kari Lydersen . 11 December 2012