renewable energy

Michael Hoyt writes, "Transitioning away from fossil fuels to renewables to produce electricity is not political unless one believes it should be Northwestern Energy’s right to endlessly increases rates with minimal oversight."

Shannon James writes, "Extracting, processing, and using uranium leaves behind radioactive waste that poses long-term threats to human health and the environment."

With an eye on clean electricity, Missoula County last week signed an agreement with a law firm to navigate the final steps of crafting a Green Power Program before taking the proposal to the Montana Public Service Commission for final approval.

The gathering, billed as a discussion about climate resilience and renewable energy, quickly became one about the economics of moving Oregon farms and plant nurseries off fossil fuels for the health of the planet and to save them money.

As some lawmakers and advocates hope to tap federal funds, others worry about reliability and affordability.

County commissioners from Coos, Curry and Douglas counties passed proclamations opposing the floating offshore wind turbines

Washington government and business leaders want manufacturers of offshore wind turbines to build equipment in the state.

In a push to launch a new training program for young mothers in the clean-energy field, a new coalition will enjoy the support of federal funding and a number of federal agencies as it connects with local employers to diversify the workforce.

Single mothers in Missoula will soon have a track to employment in clean energy after the city and the U.S. Department of Labor launch a new workforce training and development program.

Colorado lawmakers and local elected officials are urging Xcel Energy to minimize the need for gas-fired power plants and to work toward the highest levels of renewable energy in the company’s upcoming electric resource plan filing.