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Wind energy
The clean energy boom is a rural jobs bonanza
by
Rae Solomon
Jun 10, 2024
Clean energy is exploding in the U.S., bringing high-paying jobs to the rural areas that often produce it.
Wyoming, long known as a top coal producing state, makes a big move into wind energy
by
Caitlin Tan
Jul 31, 2023
A new power line project will transfer Wyoming wind to supply parts of the Southwest with electricity. Wyoming’s focus on renewable energy is a shift from its history with fossil fuels.
As Texas uses more renewable power, it bets on batteries to keep the lights on
Jun 8, 2023
They help when the sun isn't shining and the wind isn't blowing but everyone's AC is on full blast.
Growth of solar energy and battery capacity yields sunny forecast for the industry
Feb 6, 2023
The federal Energy Information Administration predicts that more than half of the new capacity added to the electric grid this year will be solar.
Should the U.K. government nationalize the wind?
Oct 18, 2022
The opposition Labour Party recently proposed a publicly owned company to invest in renewable energy.
What will the clean energy transition look like?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Oct 28, 2021
The road to a clean, affordable and reliable power grid won’t be straightforward.
Keeping the world's largest offshore wind farm on track
Oct 18, 2021
Ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, the BBC’s climate editor takes stock of one of the U.K.’s most promising green energies: wind.
For public good, not for profit.
A gust of wind energy blows through the U.S.
Aug 25, 2021
Last year was a record year for installation of wind energy equipment, partially benefiting from five years straight of federal tax credits for producers.
Fishing industry says offshore wind projects could sink its business
Jul 5, 2021
Commercial vessels say they may need to quit some areas altogether as turbines are constructed.
Nation's first mega-offshore wind project stalled for additional study
by
Scott Tong
Sep 13, 2019
A federal delay in the nation's first large-scale offshore wind farm has analysts wondering if this could stall overall momentum for offshore wind power in the country.