The Wind Industry

Opportunity in the Midwest

The boom in clean energy development, especially wind power, presents a tremendous opportunity for economic growth in the Midwest, and some of the best long-term opportunities will come directly from the manufacturing of wind turbine components.
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Get the New Community Wind Handbook ELPC’s newly updated Community Wind Financing Handbook is now available! This hot-off-the-press guide reflects new financing opportunities available from federal energy and economic stimulus legislation, the new Farm Bill, and state incentives. Learn more.
An American Success Story: The Farm Bill's Clean Energy Programs Agriculture can strengthen our nation's energy security. More clean renewable energy and energy efficiency in rural America helps to meet our nation's energy needs while boosting local economies, improving environmental quality and strengthening our energy infrastructure. Learn more.

Chicago Gets Geared Up For Electric Vehicles With plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles ready to hit the marketplace, an article in the Chicago Tribune ...
Howard Learner in Chicago Tribune: Illinois Can be a Solar Energy Leader A feature in the Chicago Tribune looks at the growth of solar power in Illinois. With solar equipment ...
New Interconnection Standards Clear the Way for Clean Energy in Iowa The Iowa Utilities Board has issued final standards for interconnection of wind, solar and other forms ...
CBS: Homeowners Solar Rights Act Makes Solar an Option for More Illinois Residents ELPC advocated for the Illinois Homeowners Solar Rights Act (HB 5429) that requires homeowners associations ...
Legislation to Boost Solar Power Passes Illinois General Assembly On May 26, the Illinois General Assembly passed two bills that will create more than 5,000 new jobs ...