Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Americana
JCShepard.com | June 21, 2026 | Category: Policy, Economy Rural America is about to feel the energy transition in a very literal way: not as a headline about megawatts and gigatons, but as center pivots moved for a transmission line, prime farmland plowed under for a bright new data center lighting up the night sky, […]
How biomass, geothermal, and SMRs are powering the next chapter of rural clean energy This is the fourth installment in JCShepard.com’s October series on rural energy, exploring how the clean energy transition is reshaping life across America’s heartland. While solar and wind have dominated the headlines—and much of our previous coverage—this week we dig into […]
The rural energy landscape is entering a new era—fueled by data, defined by decarbonization, and embedded in a fast-changing energy economy. For small towns and rural communities, the stakes are high. But so is the potential for resilience and prosperity. This October, JCShepard.com explores how the rapidly evolving energy economy is reshaping the future of […]
