Powering Rural Economic Development with Renewables
We Need Incentives to Help Electric Co-ops Replace their Coal Plants
Economic Development
New Report Identifies 22 Shovel Ready Regional & Interregional Transmission Projects
Lines Would Unlock Renewable Energy Capacity, Create 1.2 Million Jobs, Spur Economic Development,
and Increase Grid Resilience
Thanks To Co-op, Small Iowa Town Goes Big On Solar
In this small community, where many Amish and Mennonite families shun electricity and cars, solar power has proliferated. In fact, the Kalona area is a surprising national leader in solar power generation.
Co-op Power Puts Localist Spin on Clean Energy Economy
Over nearly 15 years, Co-op Power has implemented practices that promote local ownership and greater community control. Owned by more than 500 members, Co-op Power includes a half-dozen individual energy co-ops in the northeast.
Why Going Local Makes Sense For The Clean Energy Transition
Originally published at ilsr.org. This is a response to a Forbes commentary published in May, by Steve Cicala In his commentary, Steve Cicala fell into a common trap for economists analyzing the electricity system. Touting what economics calls competitive advantage, Mr Cicala suggests we pursue the lowest price by taking cheap … [continued]
Measure National CO2 Emissions Interactively Over Time
You can now use an interactive guide to discover more about the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. “Carbon Emissions Around The World” quickly calculates the CO2 emissions of different countries. The program becomes especially important in view of the new international emphasis on differentiation in accountability for climate change. With it, users … [continued]
Beyond Utility 2.0: Part 1 “A Prelude to the Future”
Originally posted at ilsr.org. The U.S. electricity system is undergoing the biggest change in its 130-year history. The scale of electricity generation is rapidly shrinking, from coal and nuclear power plants that can power a million homes to solar and wind power plants that power a few to a few … [continued]
UN Aids Local Solar Manufacturing in Egypt
Originally published on SolarLove.org. In a welcome bid to promote solar energy use in Egypt’s industrial sector, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has initiated a project to boost local solar manufacturing capacity in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the UN-backed project will support the local manufacturing … [continued]
Current US Offshore Wind Policy Isn’t Working
Following the news that the United States’ first offshore development, the Cape Wind Project, may never happen has led to much discussion leading to the conclusion that US offshore wind policy simply isn’t working. A new report by Clean Energy Group and Navigant Consulting attempts to prove that the problems … [continued]
Why Local Energy Ownership Matters
Solar and wind projects can mean big bucks for communities – but only if they keep them local! Why does ownership of renewable energy matter? Because the number of jobs and economic returns for communities are substantially higher when electricity generation from wind and sun can be captured by local … [continued]
