Minnesota
News
Citizens give mostly positive feedback on Pleasant Valley Wind project, Post-Bulletin, July 2, 2010
Minnesota Power begins construction of first wind farm, Duluth News Tribune, June 18, 2010
Minn. committee blocks move to abolish energy goal, Associated Press, March 17, 2010
Strong renewable energy standard will revitalize U.S. manufacturing, Workday Minnesota, November 22, 2009
Future is with renewable energy, Red Wing Republican Eagle, October 30, 2009
Counterpoint: Clean energy will create jobs, By David Foster, Blue Green Alliance, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, April 14, 2009.
Reports Relevant to Minnesota
A few statistics about renewable energy in Minnesota and an oppurtunity to get involved.
Minnesota's Road to Energy Independence
A report highlighting the job growth in Minnesota that would result from renewable energy manufacturing.
Growing Minnesota's Green Economy
A report about Minnesota's current efforts in green development and the potential for growth in the green economy.
A fact sheet on the benefits of a federal RES to Minnesota.
Midwest Governors Announce Transmission Initiative to Tap Wind Energy
A report on the newly-formed Upper Midwest Transmission Development, which was agreed upon by the governors of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota and which will eliminate barriers to the development of wind energy.
An article about the way expanding use of wind energy would help the economy by creating jobs.
Four governors Promote Clean Energy Initiative, Release Report
An article on the Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative established by the governors of Minnesota, Florida, Kansas, and Montana and calling for increased production of renewables, as well as energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and more low emissions vehicles.
Renewable Energy in Your State
State Policies for Renewable Energy
A database of incentives and policies for renewable energy in Minnesota.
State Activities & Partnerships
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, state activities and partnerships page.
A summary of the wind power capacity in Minnesota and a listing of the current wind projects.
A DOE summary of biomass resources in Minnesota (select your state).
Hydropower projects and potential in Arkansas, from the Idaho National Lab.
Facts and Figures from DOE
