A total of 1,546 MW of renewable energy from wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and hydro came online in the first quarter of 2103, accounting for 82% of all new domestic electrical generating installed capacity, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's latest Energy Infrastructure Update report. The remaining 340 MW segment of new generating capacity came from natural gas. No new generating capacity from coal, nuclear power or oil has been added thus far this year. Wind was the top new energy source for the first quarter, with six new "units" totaling 958 MW, followed by solar with 38 units totaling 537 MW, biomass with 28 new units totaling 46 MW, and hydro with four new units totaling 5.4 MW. Read more
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Geronimo Buys Midwest Wind Energy Portfolio
Edina-based Geronimo Energy recently announced the acquisition of the project development portfolio of Midwest Wind Energy (MWE), including near term construction-ready projects in Illinois, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. The acquisition strengthens Geronimo’s presence in the Nebraska and Wisconsin markets and brings it into the Illinois market for the first time. Read more
Monday, April 8, 2013
McKnight Announces Climate and Energy Grants
With the announcement today of $25 million in grants to two longtime program partners, the Minneapolis-based McKnight Foundation reveals a new strategic focus to help the Midwest United States become a leader in addressing climate change.
Building directly on McKnight’s 2008 commitment of $100 million for climate change mitigation, the new Midwest Climate & Energy program also complements over 20 years of support to promote renewable energy in Minnesota and the Midwest. McKnight’s board adopted the refined focus because of the tremendous opportunities it represents for Midwest businesses and communities to innovate and lead toward a clean energy economy, according to the organization's press release.
RE-AMP received $5 million over two years for networked efforts to promote policies in the Upper Midwest that advance clean energy and combat climate change. A grantee since 2004, RE-AMP is a network of over 150 nonprofits and 14 foundations working in eight Midwest states that seeks to make significant reductions in pollution that causes climate change.
Energy Foundation, San Francisco, received $20 million over two years to win new clean energy policies in the Midwest and help the Midwest reshape the national narrative around energy and climate. McKnight has partnered with EF since 1993, with a primary focus on public policies to encourage big new markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Building directly on McKnight’s 2008 commitment of $100 million for climate change mitigation, the new Midwest Climate & Energy program also complements over 20 years of support to promote renewable energy in Minnesota and the Midwest. McKnight’s board adopted the refined focus because of the tremendous opportunities it represents for Midwest businesses and communities to innovate and lead toward a clean energy economy, according to the organization's press release.
RE-AMP received $5 million over two years for networked efforts to promote policies in the Upper Midwest that advance clean energy and combat climate change. A grantee since 2004, RE-AMP is a network of over 150 nonprofits and 14 foundations working in eight Midwest states that seeks to make significant reductions in pollution that causes climate change.
Energy Foundation, San Francisco, received $20 million over two years to win new clean energy policies in the Midwest and help the Midwest reshape the national narrative around energy and climate. McKnight has partnered with EF since 1993, with a primary focus on public policies to encourage big new markets for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
USDA Announces Renewable Energy Grants
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.
REAP, authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, (Farm Bill) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation's critical energy needs. USDA is accepting the following applications:
REAP, authorized by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, (Farm Bill) is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and help meet the Nation's critical energy needs. USDA is accepting the following applications:
- Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications until April 30, 2013;
- Renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications untilJuly 15, 2013;
- Renewable energy system feasibility study grant applications through April 30, 2013.
More information on how to apply for funding is available in the March 29, 2013 Federal Register, pages 19183-19190.
Source: USDA
Source: USDA
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