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AWEA congratulates Gardner as newly elected NRSC Chair

The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan and Board Chair Chris Brown congratulated Colorado Senator Cory Gardner today on his election as the new Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). “We proudly congratulate wind energy champion Senator Cory Gardner on his election as the next Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial … Continue reading AWEA congratulates Gardner as newly elected NRSC Chair

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The concrete benefits of wind power for farmers

We often talk about how wind energy is a drought-proof cash crop for farmers and ranchers, providing steady income they can count on when the rains don’t fall or the fields don’t produce as expected. And that income is sizeable– landowners were paid $222 million in lease payments in 2015 alone. That’s why some observers … Continue reading The concrete benefits of wind power for farmers

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AWEA Fall Symposium: What lies ahead in 2017

This Wednesday, I’ll be moderating a panel at AWEA’s Fall Symposium entitled “BREAKING NEWS: Election Results Impact Wind’s Relationship with Congress, White House.”  While it’s not exactly breaking news any longer, the outcome of last week’s Presidential and Congressional elections will still be on the forefront of all of our minds come Wednesday’s panel. I’m sure … Continue reading AWEA Fall Symposium: What lies ahead in 2017

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Final rule issued by BLM makes wind development on public land less likely

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final rule governing wind and solar energy development on public lands: “Unfortunately, based on our preliminary review, for this Administration and the majority of Americans who support expanding wind energy in the U.S., this final rule makes federal … Continue reading Final rule issued by BLM makes wind development on public land less likely

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Wind power salutes America’s veterans

This Veterans Day, the U.S. wind industry would like to thank the men and women who serve our country. We’re also proud that many of the 88,000 jobs wind energy supports across the country are filled by veterans. They provide our homegrown energy source with invaluable hard work, professionalism and first-class skill. We’re a stronger … Continue reading Wind power salutes America’s veterans

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Rural America keeps farming the wind

We recently reported on the ways wind power has become an economic powerhouse for rural America, leading some observers to call wind “the new corn.” “One turbine has changed my life,” Ed Woolsey, a fifth-generation Iowa farmer told Bloomberg Government. “Before, I raised corn and soybeans and cattle. Now I don’t. I’m a wind farmer.” … Continue reading Rural America keeps farming the wind

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NERC Regulatory Expert Certrec to Participate in AWEA’s Wind Energy Fall Symposium in San Antonio from November 15-17

Certrec, a leading regulatory compliance provider for NERC compliance, announced today its participation in AWEA’s Wind Energy Fall Symposium in San Antonio, TX from November 15-17. Currently Certrec provides NERC compliance support, on an ongoing basis, to four U.S. wind fleets as well as individual wind facilities. We also provide supplemental support to a U.S. … Continue reading NERC Regulatory Expert Certrec to Participate in AWEA’s Wind Energy Fall Symposium in San Antonio from November 15-17

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AWEA Offshore Wind Conference

Coming on the heels of last week’s successful AWEA Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition, we are seeing real, tangible signs of momentum for this growing industry. The conference was a bustling convention of over 600 people all coming to see what in fact is happening in the U.S. offshore wind market. And they didn’t leave … Continue reading AWEA Offshore Wind Conference

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Wind power has the lowest lifecycle impact of any way to generate electricity

A recent press article makes some key mistakes in assessing the sustainability of wind power. Here’s a look at some of the main things it got wrong. All power plants are built from similar materials Wind turbines are almost entirely constructed with the same materials used in conventional power plants: steel, copper and concrete. The … Continue reading Wind power has the lowest lifecycle impact of any way to generate electricity

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New partnership helps bring clean power to millions of Americans

  Clean Line Energy and GE Energy Connections have announced a new partnership, agreeing to work together on the Plains & Eastern Clean Line. The project will carry wind-generated electricity from Oklahoma to millions of customers throughout the southeast, and will be the first overhead high voltage direct current project built in the U.S. in … Continue reading New partnership helps bring clean power to millions of Americans

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How to advocate for renewable energy on social media

Rachel Goldstein is a campaign associate for the Wind Energy Foundation. These days, social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter are no longer just for connecting with friends – they are critical tools for communicating good news about your business to the public, decision makers, influencers and potential customers. If you are a developer, … Continue reading How to advocate for renewable energy on social media

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American wind power on the rise, with 20 gigawatts more on the way

American wind power gained tremendous momentum in the third quarter of 2016 as states, utilities and ratepayers from coast to coast increased their investment in the energy source America agrees on. Over 20 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity are now under construction or in advanced development, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) … Continue reading American wind power on the rise, with 20 gigawatts more on the way

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Top 5 reasons to question campaign rhetoric about wind energy

Candidate Donald Trump spoke to former candidate Herman Cain about wind power yesterday on Cain’s radio show. The result was a series of campaign trail statements that “cited bad information that’s out-of-date, discredited, misleading, and just plain wrong,” as we said the last time this came up. We’ve rounded up the top 5 facts that can better … Continue reading Top 5 reasons to question campaign rhetoric about wind energy

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Offshore wind power part of America’s clean energy future

In an op-ed published in The Hill this morning, Nancy Sopko, AWEA’s lead on matters relating to offshore wind energy, took on some misleading claims about the technology and explained why it’s an important part of a clean energy future. “The price consumers pay for onshore wind power has dropped by two-thirds over six years, … Continue reading Offshore wind power part of America’s clean energy future

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Building new transmission will bring more low-cost wind power to millions of Americans

Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz said “wind [power] is changing our energy geography” during the Center for American Progress’s Upgrading America’s Infrastructure event in Washington, D.C. today. The event focused on how federal policymakers can update America’s infrastructure to create jobs, protect public health and grow greater access to renewable energy like wind power. In … Continue reading Building new transmission will bring more low-cost wind power to millions of Americans

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A wind farms opens doors for upstate New York students

  As the son of a longtime public school teacher, I have a good understanding of the budget constraints many schools face. Every year, my mother spent hundreds of dollars out of her own pocket to make sure her students had the supplies they needed. When she became her school’s art teacher, she was always … Continue reading A wind farms opens doors for upstate New York students

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Wind power is benefiting schools across the U.S.

We spend a lot of time and ink talking about the many benefits of wind energy: well-paying jobs, economic development, consumer savings, and environmental benefits, among many other positives. However, there’s one area we haven’t gone into in great detail– benefits to local schools districts. With schools across the country back in session, now is … Continue reading Wind power is benefiting schools across the U.S.

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A trusted name in American manufacturing makes a wind power play

The Timken Company has long been a part of America’s industrial landscape. The Ohio-based company’s roots stretch back to the 19th century, and for more than 100 years, they’ve been making bearings trusted for their quality and durability. For most of the company’s history, it supplied bearings to the automotive industry. But about 15 years … Continue reading A trusted name in American manufacturing makes a wind power play

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From Corvettes to wind turbines

  Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG) has made a lot of different products since its founding in 1948, but one thing has remained constant: it’s always been an innovator. The Ashtabula, Ohio-based company is family owned and has made a product or two you might recognize, including fiberglass Corvette bodies. As CEO Richard Morrison told … Continue reading From Corvettes to wind turbines

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Wind power offers new opportunities

A wind turbine is “basically like a locomotive on a stick.” That’s what John Nichols, site manager at Everpower’s Howard Wind Farm in Howard, N.Y., recently told me when explaining his career path. John spent years building subway cars for New York City and Chicago, as well as locomotives and other trains. However, when the … Continue reading Wind power offers new opportunities

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