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Montana State University-Northern Awarded Biofuels Grant

Posted on: January 23, 2012

The U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced a $647,748 grant to Montana State University-Northern of Havre to expand its biodiesel program. The grant is in support of the North Central Montana Renewable Industr… more »

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DOE Announces New Online Tools to Help Deploy Distributed Wind Energy Systems

Posted on: January 17, 2012

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced two new online tools to assist state and local policymakers, consumers, and stakeholders in evaluating siting and policy issues to help accelerate the use of distributed wind energy systems - such as win… more »

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Rim Rock Wind Power Project Moving Ahead

Posted on: January 12, 2012

NaturEnerUSA, LLC, has announced that it has secured a $320 million construction loan for the Rim Rock wind power project. Located in Montana's Glacier and Toole counties, the 189-megawatt project is expected to be in operation by the end of the year. T… more »

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Wind Power Poises for a Busy Year: Five Trends to Watch in 2012

Posted on: January 9, 2012

A big year is in store for the wind power industry in 2012, both in the policy arena and out in the field. With the Production Tax Credit (PTC), wind power's key policy incentive, set to expire at the end of the year, industry members and advocates will… more »

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