offshore wind
North Carolina will move forward with offshore wind study, governor says
The study was approved as part of the legislature’s budget, which was vetoed by the governor over other matters.
offshore wind
In Rhode Island, offshore wind farm emerging as popular fishing spot
An ongoing study of how the country’s first offshore wind farm is affecting recreational anglers so far points toward a fairly peaceful coexistence, but there are caveats.
agriculture
For Ohio farmers, wind turbine revenue helps take the sting out of a ‘bad’ year
Unusually wet weather hurt planting this year and made wind turbine lease payments extra welcome to farmers.
Iowa
Iowa State researchers seek solution for icy wind turbine blades
A state economic development grant is helping to fund an effort to find a cheaper and more effective ice repellent.
research
In era of cheap renewables, there’s still a need for research, NREL director says
The world still needs renewable innovation to match the challenges facing the planet in the coming decades.