CNBC | December 7, 2019 The steel industry has a massive carbon footprint, as much as 6% to 7% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Rocky Mountain Institute study. A new Nucor steel microplant in Missouri is trying to put a dent in that number. Nucor’s micromill in Sedalia, Missouri, is set to be theContinue reading “First US steel plants powered by wind, solar energy are coming for industry with big carbon footprint”
Category Archives: Wind
Ralph Lauren Commits to 100% Renewable Energy by 2025, Joins RE100
Environmental Leader | December 2, 2019 Ralph Lauren Corp. today announced a series of pledges related to sustainability, including a commitment to power all of its globally owned and operated offices, distribution centers and stores with 100% renewable electricity by 2025 and join RE100, a group of businesses committed to the use of renewable power. InContinue reading “Ralph Lauren Commits to 100% Renewable Energy by 2025, Joins RE100”
USA Today: Renewable Energy Use Projected to Surpass Coal by 2021
USA Today | November 28, 2019 The United States will likely get more power in 2021 from renewable energy than from coal, the Institute for Energy Economic and Financial Analysis has projected, CNN reported Wednesday. “The next piece of the energy transition is very close at hand,” Greentech Capital Advisors partner PJ Deschenes said. “CoalContinue reading “USA Today: Renewable Energy Use Projected to Surpass Coal by 2021”
Commentary: In Clean Energy Transition, Military Veterans Play Key Role
Energy News Network | November 21, 2019 Alignment with national security mission provides meaningful employment for military veterans. Reliable access to affordable energy has been a primary driver in the past century of economic growth that made the United States a global powerhouse. The energy grid is complex and critical infrastructure that is central toContinue reading “Commentary: In Clean Energy Transition, Military Veterans Play Key Role”
Solar and Wind Energy: A secret Weapon for Keeping Water in the Ground
The Hill | November 13, 2019 Researchers discovered that increased use of solar and wind keeps more water in the ground — a benefit that can aid future droughts. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are crucial for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and thus the greenhouse-gas emissions that contribute to climate change. ButContinue reading “Solar and Wind Energy: A secret Weapon for Keeping Water in the Ground”
US Windpower Reaches Milestone 100 Gigawatts, 46 Gigawatts With More on the Way
American Wind Energy Association | October 31, 2019 WASHINGTON—There are now more than 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind farms operating across the U.S., enough to power 32 million American homes, marking a major milestone in the transition to a cleaner electricity supply. The 100 GW milestone was first reported in today’s public release of theContinue reading “US Windpower Reaches Milestone 100 Gigawatts, 46 Gigawatts With More on the Way”
Oklahoma Wind Energy Chief Touts Industry’s Impact
Enid News & Eagle | October 29, 2019 WOODWARD, Okla. — With lofty hopes for the future, Mark Yates sounded Tuesday much as he did in 2016 as director of field operations with Oklahoma Farm Bureau defending Oklahoma’s State Question 777, the so-called right to farm question. His focus Tuesday was selling attendees on takingContinue reading “Oklahoma Wind Energy Chief Touts Industry’s Impact”
Fast Company: “Don’t Build New Renewable Energy in California. Build it in the Upper Midwest First”
Fast Company | October 29, 2019 “Location, location, location” has long been the mantra of the real estate industry. A property’s location is considered more important than the qualities of the property itself. Perhaps unexpectedly, a similar rule applies to renewable energy infrastructure. A new study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (HarvardContinue reading “Fast Company: “Don’t Build New Renewable Energy in California. Build it in the Upper Midwest First””
ENGIE North America Announces Construction of Jumbo Hill Wind Project in Texas
Houston, Texas – ENGIE North America Inc. today announced the start of construction of the Jumbo Hill Wind Project, located in Andrews County, Texas. With a total capacity of approximately 160 MW, Jumbo Hill is scheduled to be online by spring of 2020. Jumbo Hill will provide energy and Renewable Energy Credits generated by theContinue reading “ENGIE North America Announces Construction of Jumbo Hill Wind Project in Texas”
Kansas Claims Number One Spot for Wind Energy Production
Governor applauds renewable energy efforts, highlights data released yesterday. In an effort to raise awareness of clean energy activity in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly is highlighting the American Wind Energy Association’s 2018 Annual Market Report. The report, released yesterday, shows that Kansas is now the number one producer for wind energy production as a share of totalContinue reading “Kansas Claims Number One Spot for Wind Energy Production”