The Rural Blog

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A 10-year solar project in California aims to 'harvest the sun'

Some states offer cash incentives for energy-efficient buildings; reducing emissions is their goal

Despite aggressive rules to limit N.M. gas flaring, it goes on

Senior Trump economic aide says coal no longer makes sense; encourages renewable energy

Offshore wind farms approved in Maryland would be nation's second and third largest

Electric execs say Trump's moves for coal won't have much effect on their shift away from the fuel

Climate skeptics sending teachers a book and DVD; National Geographic offers contrary info

Utility plans 11 wind farms in seven states

Five Midwestern states get at least 21% of electricity from wind power, led by Iowa at 36.6%

Renewable energy outpacing coal for jobs; industry says wind, solar can boost rural communities

Nation's largest offshore wind farm approved between Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard

First large-scale 'clean coal' plant in U.S. is operational; different type to be started up Jan. 31

Vermont asst. attorney general says cash payments to get residents to vote for wind farm were legal

Nation's largest proposed wind farm expected to be approved 30 miles off end of Long Island

'Clean coal' power-plant project is a debacle, puts financial burden on customers in a poor state

Report: Best rural electric co-ops in states where legislation enacted to meet efficiency targets

Vermont approves power line from Canada to supply renewable electricity to region

Clean coal project in rural Mississippi two years behind schedule, over budget by $4.7 billion

Changing attitudes in China leading global coal use to historic declines

North America's first offshore wind farm ready to roll; could cut Block Island energy bills by 40%