US EditionConservative states are making money off green energy
- Wyoming, known for having the second strongest winds in the country, is seeing a $10 billion investment in wind energy, including the construction of the largest wind farm in the nation near Rawlins.
- Wyoming state Senator Larry Hicks attempted to halt new renewable energy developments temporarily, but his effort was unsuccessful due to strong public backing for clean energy and ongoing projects.
- Meanwhile, Texas leads the country in electricity generated from wind, with nearly half of a recent week's power coming from wind and solar, and plans to double its battery storage capacity despite tariffs on China.
- Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon supported a comprehensive energy approach and criticized proposals that would halt wind and solar development for five years, describing them as "a little bit stupid."
- The ongoing investments and policy debates show conservative states are financially benefiting from green energy while facing internal conflicts over renewable energy policies and subsidies.
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Columbus TelegramConservative states making money off green energy
Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would oppose this.
Red America is making money off Green Energy
Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would oppose this. But some have. Wyoming is one of those fossil-fuel producing states in which so-called conservatives feel obligated — or are paid — to stop competition from clean energy. Texas is another. Wyoming State Sen. Larry Hicks proposed a temporary ban on renewable…
Froma Harrop: Red America is making money off green energy
Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It’s obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it’s hard to see why any state politician would oppose this. But some have. Wyoming is one of those fossil-fuel producing states in which so-called conservatives feel obligated — or are paid — to stop competition from clean energy. Texas is another. Wyoming State Sen. Larry Hicks proposed a temporary ban on renewable…
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