University of Minnesota Boosts Studies with Wind Power

University of Minnesota's new Clipper Liberty wind turbine and 426-foot tall meteorological tower will allow researchers to work on improving wind turbine efficiency and help train a new generation of engineers and technicians.

Secretary Chu Unveils 41 New Offshore Wind Power R&D Projects

 The $43 million dollars in offshore wind funding Secretary Chu announced today is part of a coordinated federal strategy to put the nation's wind resources to work and support innovation and jobs throughout the United States.

Resourceful Kansas Puts Energy Efficient Technology on Display, Demonstrates Cost-Saving Benefits
One of Riley County Public Works' new wind turbines. | Courtesy of: Riley County Public Works

As one of the windiest states in the country, Kansas is a great place to harness wind and solar power. And through the Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, the Resourceful Kansas team is teaching the rest of the state about all the technologies that are out there.