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Rural areas gain economically from wind and solar, Midwest study finds
Original: Rural areas reap economic benefits from wind and solar projects, new Midwest study finds
A new study of the Midwest finds that rural areas are reaping economic benefits from wind and solar projects. Local public radio outlets across Kansas, Illinois and the broader region are reporting the findings, which point to jobs, lease payments and tax revenue reaching farm communities that host renewable energy installations.
Why now: Regional media are highlighting fresh research showing renewable energy delivers financial gains to rural communities, a topic of ongoing local and political debate.
MidwestKCURWGLTTri States Public Radio
Evidence
- Rural areas reap economic benefits from wind and solar projects, new Midwest study finds · KCUR
- Rural areas reap economic benefits from wind and solar projects, new Midwest study finds · WGLT
- Rural areas reap economic benefits from wind and solar projects, new Midwest study finds · Tri States Public Radio | TSPR | WIUM
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