Expert says Renewable Energy Future is Possible
Dr. Peter Schwartzman shared his optimistic view of a future without fossil fueled energy as the keynote speaker at Western Illinois University's 9th annual Environmental Summit.He said local activism...
View ArticleAmeren Choosing Corridor for Transmission Line
Ameren Choosing Corridor for Transmission LineAmeren wants to build a transmission line from eastern Missouri to western Indiana. It would run right through Illinois -- including portions of this...
View ArticleAmeren Selects Route for New Transmission Lines
The Illinois Commerce Commission will soon be asked to approve the route for new transmission lines that will stretch from the Mississippi River to the Indiana border.Ameren Transmission Company is...
View ArticleBurlington Renewable Energy Committee
This week’s guest is Jerry Parks, who is the chairman of the Burlington Renewable Energy Committee. He and Public Radio’s Jason Parrott discuss the work of the committee and some long-term projects.
View ArticleWIU Awards First Renewable Energy Degree
Among the Western Illinois University Students who graduated in December was the first who earned a degree in renewable energy.Alan Steele of Milan, received his degree in Renewable Energy and Wind...
View ArticleBill Seeks to Cut Corn Ethanol Mandate
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, last week, would remove the government mandate that requires corn ethanol to be blended with the U.S. Fuel supply.
View ArticleGrowing Renewable Energy Resources to Farm with Fewer Fossil Fuels
By some estimates, producing our food consumes about a fifth of the nation's energy supply. It takes a lot of diesel to move tractors and semis around the farm, and electricity to pump water and dry...
View ArticleBig Ethanol Player Files for Bankruptcy
A major player in the U.S. ethanol market is filing for bankruptcy, following pressure from Midwest corn suppliers who say they're owed millions of dollars.
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