When representatives of Missouri River Energy Services, Worthington Public Utilities, and Wisconsin Public Power, Inc., broke ground on a wind turbine project near Worthington, Minn., on April 30, it was the beginning of a productive partnership that would bring the area 3.6 MW of nonpolluting electricity.

Businesses in Santa Clara, Calif., are attacking electricity costs by taking part in Silicon Valley Power's Optimal Power Use Service campaign.

When Ranchers Supply in Rock River, Wyo., exploded, owners Ted Nelson and Joe Bowers took advantage of various alternative energy options in the rebuilding process.

As a result of recent legislation, Minnesota electric cooperatives and municipals will shift emphasis from load management to energy conservation.

Dakota wind is more than a myth. One South Dakota tribe is using wind farm technology to drive economic development.

Even though peak power demand from coalbed methane wells is expected to equal or exceed that of the area's coal mines by 2012, it isn't forecasted to last. The challenge is to develop temporary power generation that can be built quickly, run efficiently, and won't be a financial liability to Powder River Energy co-op members when methane is gone.

In Western's continuing effort to promote energy conservation awareness among its customers, DSW Energy Services Manager Steve Szarka is coordinating energy audits of the Ak-Chin Electric Utility Authority facilities.

Real-life answers to real-life questions about energy efficiency and conservation direct from the Power Line.

Western's Equipment Loan Program provides technical equipment and training to firm power customers at little or no cost.

• IID service—exceptionally good
  
• Sandia Lab launches new Web site
  
• Plug Power fuel cells certified for grid interconnection
  
• Energy official touts renewables
  
• DOE awards grants to Inter Tribal Council
  
• FEMP expands Web site
  
• Yellowstone installs H Power fuel cell
  
• Ariz. utility starts testing new solar cell