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South Dakota aims to ease tax burden on wind development

Despite having some of the best wind potential in the U.S., South Dakota lags in development. One reason may be the state's tax policy.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 16 February 2015
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Report: Wind is Minnesota's cheapest way to meet carbon rule

While the EPA recommends Minnesota meet carbon targets through efficiency and natural gas, a recent report says renewable energy -- particularly wind -- may be a cheaper option.

By Frank Jossi . 5 May 2015
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Bird conservation group seeks tougher siting rules for wind farms

A conservation group has identified three Midwest wind projects among ten nationally that it says show a need for greater regulation to protect birds.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 31 March 2016
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After moratorium, North Carolina looks offshore for wind energy potential

A ban on land-based wind projects expired, but industry leaders say new onshore development isn’t a current priority.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 18 February 2019
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Virginia lawmakers delay decision on Dominion Energy’s offshore wind monopoly

A proposal to inject competition into the state’s offshore wind procurement has been delayed until 2025 and is set to be studied by a revamped energy commission.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 February 2024
Offshore wind

Offshore wind had a terrible 2025. What can be learned?

A new study highlights hard-won wisdom for the industry, and a year of Trump 2.0 offers more lessons still for how a renewables sector could make a comeback.

By Clare Fieseler . 8 January 2026
Offshore wind

Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales

The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and gas.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 April 2026
Clean energy

US solar and wind projects stalled in Q2. What happened?

The Auxin Solar tariff investigation and uncertainties around tax incentives tanked progress, according to a new American Clean Power report.

By Shel Evergreen . 1 August 2022
Clean energy

Chart: Americans actually agree on supporting solar and wind power

But polling data shows a big partisan divide and age gap on the question of whether climate change is a serious problem.

By Eric Wesoff, Dan McCarthy . 28 April 2023
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Ohio bill would relax wind setbacks — and clean energy standards

The bill drew criticism in latest hearings to change Ohio’s clean energy standards after they resumed last year.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 26 June 2018