Renewable energyKidWind in North DakotaPosted August 8th, 2008 by elenaThe KidWind Project is a team of teachers, engineers and scientists who push wind energy forward through training programs. ...read more » Fueled by Sunshine, U. of Michigan Car Wins 2,400 Mile RacePosted August 1st, 2008 by elenaCALGARY, Alberta, Canada, July 22, 2008 (ENS) - Fifteen solar cars Tuesday raced to the finish line of the 2008 North American Solar Challenge as an estimated 10,000 spectators lined the streets at the University of Calgary to greet the sleek, low-slung vehicles. The University of Michigan Solar Car Team crossed the finish line first after traveling nearly 2,400 miles, (4,000 kilometers) from P ...read more » AWEA Annual RankingsPosted April 11th, 2008 by elena in
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released its annual rankings of national wind power leaders. Iowa leads the nation for wind generation on a percentage basis. Minnesota comes in second for megawatts of wind capacity installed. ...read more » Farm Scale Renewable Energy and Efficiency WorkshopPosted March 25th, 2008 by elenaA workshop to discuss the potentials of on-farm renewable energy sources and energy efficiency will be held April 2, 2008 from 10 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. at the Medicine Rock Café in Gettysburg, SD. The meeting, including a noon lunch, is sponsored by the North Central and Dakota Central Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils. ...read more » Feb. 27, 2008: Regents OK New Bio-fuel Focus at UMCPosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaDue to increased interest, University of Minnesota, Crookston students will now be able to major in bio-fuels and renewable energy technology. Crookston Daily Times Feb. 27, 2008: Granholm: State Losing Jobs Without Renewable Energy MandatePosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaMichigan Governor Jennifer Granholm continues her efforts to increase the state's renewable energy in order to create jobs and improve the economy. Associated Press Governors Advance Clean EnergyPosted February 26th, 2008 by elenaThe National Governors Association met in Washington, D.C., Sunday to promote a clean energy future. The group launched its "Securing a Clean Energy Future" initiative in December and continued the discussion at the weekend's meeting. Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty heads the National Governors Association. ...read more » Feb. 17, 2008: Energy Cost, Efficiency Worries More State ResidentsPosted February 17th, 2008 by elenaA survey in Michigan shows that renewable energy and rising energy costs are increasingly important to state residents. Michigan Citizen Feb. 7, 2008: Xcel's CEO Bullish on Renewables, Cutting CO2Posted February 7th, 2008 by elena in
While some utilities worry about future mandates on renewable energy and carbon caps, Xcel Energy is eager to pursue clean energy. Associated Press Feb. 6, 2008: Panel Approves Governor's Plan to Boost Wind EnergyPosted February 6th, 2008 by elenaA South Dakota House committee passed a measure, suggested by Governor Rounds, that would grant tax incentives to construct wind towers. Associated Press  |
