Wind Energy, Wildlife, and the New Rules of Rural Zoning

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How Rural America Is Balancing Clean Energy, Conservation, and Community This is the second installment in JCShepard.com’s October energy series, exploring how the clean energy transition is reshaping rural communities. Last week, we examined global energy trends and how data centers and AI are driving unprecedented electricity demand in America’s heartland. In this post, we […]

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Wired for Change: Rural America and the Energy Economy of Tomorrow

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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 […]

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