Wind Energy

Germany’s 300-Meter Wind Tower Faces a 199-Meter Competitor

Germany’s GICON has completed one of the more remarkable wind-turbine construction projects in recent years. Its Schipkau prototype reached a hub height of 300 meters in September, putting the upper blade tip at a reported 365 meters. The lattice structure and telescoping inner tower allow the turbine assembly to be … [continued]

Logitech Launches ‘Chain Reaction’ to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization towards 2030 Climate Goals

Initiative enables suppliers through renewable energy aggregation and supplier capability building. LAUSANNE, Switzerland & SAN JOSE, California — Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced the launch of Chain Reaction, a global supply chain decarbonization program designed to help supply partners cut carbon emissions, optimize factory operations and unlock … [continued]

Sierra Club Urges Strong Public Protections, Good Jobs and Clean Energy in Mesabi Metallics Incentive…

Letter Calls for Credible, Enforceable Provisions in any Taxpayer-Funded Package DES MOINES, Iowa – In a letter to Iowa Economic Development Authority, the Sierra Club Iowa Chapter is urging state officials to ensure any taxpayer-funded incentive package for Mesabi Metallics’ steel mill must include provisions that benefit the public, not just an unconditional … [continued]

Trump Administration Wants to Stop an Almost-Complete Offshore Wind Project

Washington, D.C. — Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior has asked a federal court to re-evaluate the permit for Revolution Wind, an offshore wind project that has already begun delivering electricity to families in New England, and completed construction in September. Since 2025, the Trump administration has issued two stop-work orders to … [continued]

Hawaiʻi’s LNG Bridge Has An Expensive Exit

The argument for bringing liquefied natural gas to Oʻahu is straightforward enough. LNG could replace oil for a period, potentially lower generation costs and give Hawaiʻi more time to build out renewable electricity. The difficulty is that Hawaiʻi law requires electric utilities to reach 100% renewable electricity generation by 2045, … [continued]

Hard Questions About the Permitting Bill

Before celebrating the benefits of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, we need an honest accounting of its tradeoffs, especially how much additional fossil fuel development the bill could enable—and at what cost. The permitting bill that’s dominating debate in Washington, D.C., has become a political Rorschach … [continued]