Clean Energy

The Pioneer Press profiles Sen. Ellen Anderson and her ceaseless fight for clean energy.

Pioneer Press
Senator Remains Tireless in Push for Energy Policy
By Dennis Lien
March 17, 2008
http://www.twincities.com/ci_8597900?nclick_chec...  ...read more »

Wisconsin's SC Johnson announced that it will access wind energy for half of its elecricity.

WWJ Radio
Bay City Plant Getting Power From Wind
March 16, 2008
http://www.wwj.com/Bay-City-Plant-Getting-Power-...  ...read more »

Hyperion Resources says that its oil refinery will be green-friendly in South Dakota, but others beg to differ.

Associated Press
Dakota Refinery is Supposed to be 'Green,' but is it?
By Dirk Lammers
March 15, 2008
http://lincolnjournalstar.com/articles/2008/03/1...  ...read more »

A new South Dakota law grants a tax break for biodiesel.

Associated Press
Biodiesel Tax Break Approved
By Joe Kafka
March 11, 2008
http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/articles/2008/03...

PIERRE, S.D. - Gov. Mike Rounds has signed legislation to provide a tax break for motorists who buy biodiesel fuel.  ...read more »

The Department of Natura Resources talks about Wisconsin's potential for biomass and biofuel.

Stevens Point Journal
DNR Official Touts Biofuels
By Shenandoah Sowash
March 1, 2008
http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll...  ...read more »

Xcel Energy is installing 20 large batteries in southwestern Minnesota to help capture and store wind energy.

Pioneer Press
Xcel to Use Massive Batteries to Store Wind-generated Power
By Leslie Brooks Suzukamo
Feb. 29, 2008
http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_8399674  ...read more »

Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle address the business community and highlighted his economic goals through biofuels.

Holmen Courier
Governor Stands by Goals
By Judy Newman
Feb. 27, 2008
http://holmencourier.com/articles/2008/02/27/thi...  ...read more »

Due to increased interest, University of Minnesota, Crookston students will now be able to major in bio-fuels and renewable energy technology.

Crookston Daily Times
Regents OK New Bio-fuel Focus at UMC
Feb. 27, 2008
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/02/2...  ...read more »

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm continues her efforts to increase the state's renewable energy in order to create jobs and improve the economy.

Associated Press
Granholm: State Losing Jobs Without Renewable Energy Mandate
By Janell Cole
http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/02/gran...  ...read more »