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.

South Dakota’s Proposed Tax Changes Could Slow Wind Power Development South Dakota legislators are considering changes in their tax policy that may discourage wind power ...
ELPC Commends National Approach to High Speed Rail Project Selection The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) today commended the Obama Administration for the diverse ...
Howard Learner Says Offshore Wind Farms Unlikely In Lake Michigan Crain’s Chicago Business examines the prospects for offshore wind power in Lake Michigan. ELPC ...
Chicago Tonight: Howard Learner Explains the Opportunities for Solar Power in the Midwest Chicago Tonight: The Opportunities for Solar Power in the Midwest ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner ...
Chicago Public Radio Highlights Solar Power’s New Urban Expansion Chicago Public Radio ran a story on the new solar power plant on the south side of Chicago.  When the ...