Farmers and ranchers are facing big decisions about renewable energy and they deserve clear, unbiased guidance every step of the way. That’s exactly what Jeff Risley and the Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA) are bringing to the table. This farmer-led nonprofit is ensuring landowners have the tools, support, and representation they need in today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. REFA’s work centers around: 🌾 Practical Guidance & Education 🗣 A United Voice for Landowners 🤝 A Strong, Connected Community If you care about the intersection of agriculture, property rights, and the future of energy, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss. Catch the full conversation with Jeff here: https://loom.ly/pB_7klc

During the Lift As We Climb Golf Tournament, we had the pleasure of hearing from Abby Hopper, who shared her and the Solar Energy Industries Association Board of Directors’ firsthand experience witnessing the transformative work of the Let's Share The Sun Foundation in Puerto Rico. Their visit wasn’t just about solar panels – it was about hope, dignity, and resilience. They saw solar installed on a domestic violence shelter, providing safety and stability for women and children in crisis. They met families whose lives were changed by access to clean, reliable energy – like one household where solar power helped power the refrigeration of life-saving insulin. This is what it means to lift as we climb. 🌞 Also watch Abby Hopper's full speech here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gYFxKzKx  #NewEnergyEquity | #RenewableEnergy | #LiftAsWeClimb 

BGR Group has picked up Denmark’s Ørsted for strategic counsel and advocacy on issues regarding off-shore wind development, reports Kevin McCauley https://odwpr.us/4nlgOiK

Advocacy is a critical element of NHA's work, and our Water Power Week policy conference, which is aligned with NHA's Advocacy Day, has been an important tool in connecting industry with lawmakers. This year, attendees of #WPW2025 took to Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. to share with legislators the issues and opportunities facing #hydropower and #MarineEnergy. With participants joining from all experience levels, NHA's Advocacy Day provides tools and resources to everyone, ensuring that their time on Capitol Hill is as productive as possible. Hydro Leader Magazine caught up with the following #WaterPower professionals to learn more about their experience during NHA's Advocacy Day: - Michael Drain, Natural Resources and Compliance Manager, Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District - Sarah Hill-Nelson, CEO, Browersock Mills and Power Company - Chris Lee, CEO, Tidal Energy Corp. - Todd Olson, Director of Environmental Licensing and Compliance, PacifiCorp Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/4hZdBEf Follow the link to learn more about NHA's next Advocacy Day, taking place the week of March 9 - 13: https://bit.ly/3vY114x

Plans for what could become one of Australia’s largest solar farms have pitted a small community in Victoria’s northeast against a wealthy family with construction industry connections. Here's more: https://bit.ly/3JOP3Bk

In the UK, the price of energy is spiralling. But in British Columbia, the government pays less than half of what Britain does for renewable energy. My new international case study for the Conservative Environment Network shows how British Columbia used deregulation as a tool to unleash private investment in renewable energy. In 2002, British Columbia encouraged green power development by removing environmental assessment requirements for small-scale (>50MW) developments, and opening up the state-run electricity sector to the market. Over the next decade private investment of all scales, from multinational corporations to individual entrepreneurs, constructed nearly 130 hydroelectric power stations across BC. Deregulation allowed for small-scale “Run-of-River” hydroelectric power stations to be built more easily and quickly. Run-of-River is better for the environment than large dams because it: 🌊 Doesn’t disrupt river flows 🐟 Doesn’t affect fish or wildlife Read my case study on independent power in British Columbia here: https://lnkd.in/eR-EkZ3p

Wyoming’s cooperative network reaches from Big Horn Rural Electric Company in the north to Carbon Power & Light in the south, forming a powerful thread of connection across the Equality State. #CoopMonth

Climate and energy funders are moving beyond pilot grants and toward scaled investments that accelerate deployment and justice. Big philanthropic pools (like multi-billion dollar climate funds) plus government offices focused on clean energy are...

Community Benefit Models - We sometimes get caught up in the delivery models for community benefit - should this be a Company Limited by Guarantee?  A Community Benefit Company?  Delivered in-house by the developer, by a delivery body or by the community directly?  While these are really important details, the bigger picture is what can actually come from wind farm community benefit funds - empowersing communities to invest in short to medium term projects as well as long-term priorities like skills, transport, housing, and green infrastructure.