Tag: Energy News
After a false start, miscanthus stutters into a new era
Aloterra touted miscanthus as the next big thing. The company got dozens of farmers to grow it for them. That was almost a decade ago. Where are they now?
How a rural Ohio town is leading the way in clean...
Solar power is transforming rural Minster, Ohio. It’s not as much about being environmentally friendly as it is about being energy independent and resilient
Turkeys and solar power Bowman and Landes farm
What started with raising fresh turkeys for the holidays turned into a year-round operation making a variety of turkey products, powered by the sun.
Continued House Bill 6 fallout has Ohio lawmakers scrambling
Calls to repeal House Bill 6 have gotten louder after Sam Randazzo, chairman of the PUCO, resigned Nov. 20 after the FBI raided his home.
Ethanol industry still recovering from COVID hit
Ethanol production hit record lows in April when stay-at-home orders were enacted. Learn more about the local impact and where the industry stands today.
Clean energy, infrastructure plan could bring 489,000 jobs to Ohio, Pa.
ReImagine Appalachia's plan would create jobs, but require billions of dollars in funding and put 28,000 workers in fossil fuels industries out of work.
Report: Pennsylvania natural gas production rises, drilling decreases
Natural gas production in Pennsylvania increased while new well drilling decreased in 2019, according to the 2019 Oil and Gas Annual Report.
Can solar power save rural America?
Solar developments are rapidly growing in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The renewable energy source could help family farms and the surrounding communities.
What to think about when thinking about solar leasing
So, you’ve been contacted by a solar developer about leasing your land or you want to see if your farm might be a good fit. Here's what you need to know.
New Deal gets a reboot in the Ohio River Valley
Reimagine Appalachia and the Empowerment Alliance have very different ideas for how to revitalize the region using its natural resources.
