Solar Jobs Surge Despite Wind Setback; Keystone Pipeline Divides Ohio
The energy landscape has seen a mix of progress and setbacks recently, with news ranging from job growth in the solar industry to debates over pipelines and coal plant upgrades.
A new study reveals that the solar industry supports 119,000 jobs nationwide, a positive note despite the predicted global decline in new wind installations for 2013. The decline is expected to rebound in 2014, according to a recent report.
In Ohio, lawmakers have passed a resolution supporting the Keystone XL pipeline, while a solar project developer, David Wilhelm, remains optimistic about a proposed 50 MW solar project, calling it 'too good to fail'. Meanwhile, Ameren has released plans to gradually close 16 coal ash ponds across the state.
The Senate energy committee has approved Ernest Moniz's nomination to lead the Department of Energy. However, environmental groups have sued Ameren for allegedly delaying pollution upgrades to an Illinois coal plant. Hundreds of people, mostly opponents, testified at the State Department's final hearing on Keystone XL in Nebraska.
While the solar industry continues to create jobs and Ohio lawmakers support the Keystone XL pipeline, environmental concerns persist, as seen in the lawsuit against Ameren and the opposition to the pipeline in Nebraska. The global wind industry is expected to rebound next year after a predicted decline in 2013.
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