Tag: renewables
Farm groups react to new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new Renewable Fuel Standard volumes have people talking. And not in a good way.
Ohio Power Siting Board denies second solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied Kingwood Solar’s application to construct a 175 megawatt solar farm in Greene County, citing overwhelming local opposition to the project.
Trumbull County dairy farm receives environmental stewardship award
Kibler Dairy Farms won the 2022 National Dairy FARM program Excellence award in Environmental Stewardship because of the humble way they manage their farm.
Ohio Power Siting Board denies solar project for first time
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied the application for Birch Solar, a proposed 300 MW solar farm in Allen and Auglaize counties, citing local opposition.
Some states look to ethanol for cost relief after EPA issues...
The EPA released a final rule for the Renewable Fuel Standard June 3 that sets a goal of 15 billion gallons of renewable fuel for 2022. At the same time, some states are turning to higher blends of ethanol for fuel cost relief.
Is natural gas a clean energy source? This Ohio Congressman thinks...
The natural gas industry has cleaned up its act over the years. Is that enough to make it a green energy source? Troy Balderson thinks so.
Solar debate hits western Pennsylvania farming communities
In Pennsylvania, where siting for solar is done at the local level, it’s left to each community to decide whether to allow in these developments. It's pitting some neighbors against each other.
Ohio communities get help switching fleets to alternative fuels
Ohio is one of eight states that will receive technical assistance for counties planning a switch to alternative fuels through Drive Clean Rural USA .
Ohio Power Siting Board denies rehearing for Republic Wind
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied separate applications for rehearing regarding the board’s decision to deny an application filed by Republic Wind to construct a 200 MW wind-powered electric generating facility in Seneca and Sandusky County.
Are renewables making the US less energy independent?
Now that the U.S. has weaned itself off of its reliance on liquid fuel from across the ocean, it’s battling a dependency of another kind as the transition from fossil fuels to renewables continues.
