Pike County wind power project takes a leap forward
Construction of a wind energy project that will produce enough electricity to power almost 20,000 houses will move forward near Pittsfield.
Invenergy Brings Blooming Grove Wind Center Online
Invenergy, a privately held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, says the 250 MW Blooming Grove Wind Energy Center recently commenced commercial operations.
Consumers Win If Illinois’ Prairie State Coal Plant Closes
Consumers would likely benefit if Illinois’ Prairie State Energy Campus (“PSEC”) coal plant closed, according to a new report by independent energy think tank RMI.
More Illinois residents are turning to Lake Michigan for their drinking water. Climate change could add volatility to the supply.
More than 6 ½ million Illinois residents get their drinking water from Lake Michigan. As northeastern Illinois’ supply of groundwater shrinks, more municipalities are considering joining that...
Illinois energy bill proposes ‘green bank’ as national movement builds
Illinois would get a “green bank” to finance equity-focused clean energy investments under the latest version of the Clean Energy Jobs Act pending in the state legislature.
National Grid Renewables begins construction of 200 MW Illinois Prairie Wolf Solar Project
A new 200 MW solar project has begun construction in Illinois, care of National Grid Renewables and a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Cargill.
National Grid Renewables Begins Construction on 200 MW Illinois Solar Project
National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, recently announced the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW)...
What Illinois can learn from the Texas energy crisis
When parts of Texas’ independent power grid went offline this week due to unusually extreme cold weather in the south, the amount of expected energy...