The momentum building for the development of offshore wind power in the U.S. was on full display over the last two days during the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Hundreds of attendees, including wind energy industry leaders, government officials, investors, academics, … Continue reading Industry leaders chart course for expanded offshore wind energy industry in US
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Planning to invest in wind energy? Get to New York Oct. 14 – 15
More than $100 billion in private investment has been injected into the U.S. economy since 2008 by private investors helping to grow new U.S. wind farm projects across the country. The rapid growth of wind energy in the U.S. from around one percent in 2008 to supplying nearly five percent today has resulted in a … Continue reading Planning to invest in wind energy? Get to New York Oct. 14 – 15
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With school back in session, time to enter the Power of Wind contest
With school officially back in session, the topic of clean energy is gaining prominence in K-12 academic curricula. Teachers, students and parents are putting more emphasis on renewable power topics due to the increased focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, as well as this summer’s landmark Clean Power Plan, and the exciting … Continue reading With school back in session, time to enter the Power of Wind contest
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Wind energy ready to help US face energy challenges of 21st century
In response to proposed energy and climate legislation unveiled by Senate Democratic leaders today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released the following statement this morning: “We commend Senators Reid, Wyden, Schumer, and Cantwell for putting forward a policy framework to provide domestic energy producers with greater stability so businesses can invest and bring costs … Continue reading Wind energy ready to help US face energy challenges of 21st century
Continue readingWind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030
The American wind energy industry hailed California’s intention to get half its electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years as it steps up its efforts to fight climate change, saying wind can help get the job done while protecting consumers from energy price spikes. A more diverse energy supply for the world’s eighth … Continue reading Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030
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American wind power’s Legacy of Care highlighted by AWEA’s John Anderson
Anderson: Hey Austin, love bats? So does wind power Austin has a rich heritage of celebrating bats, and the city has been called one of the best places in the world to watch them. Friday is National Wildlife Day, so there’s no better time to talk about the importance of protecting and preserving our flying … Continue reading American wind power’s Legacy of Care highlighted by AWEA’s John Anderson
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Wind energy industry announces new voluntary practices to reduce overall impacts on bats by 30 percent
The U.S. wind energy industry announced, on the eve of National Wildlife Day, a best management practice establishing a new voluntary operating protocol, which is expected to reduce impacts to bats from operating wind turbines by as much as 30 percent. The agreement, developed by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) with the initial … Continue reading Wind energy industry announces new voluntary practices to reduce overall impacts on bats by 30 percent
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U.S. wind power: Verstas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the USA, consisting of 50 V110-2.0 MW turbines, with a total capacity of 100 MW. Additional information about the project: Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: USA Number of MW: 100 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 50 … Continue reading U.S. wind power: Verstas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Need for stable policy to continue growing wind energy
Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz emphasized the need for stable policy for wind energy as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released data showing the cost of wind energy has fallen by nearly two-thirds over the last six years. “With declining costs and continued technological development, these reports demonstrate that wind power is a reliable … Continue reading Need for stable policy to continue growing wind energy
Continue readingStudy finds price of wind energy in US at an all-time low, averaging under 2.5 cent/kWh
Wind energy pricing is at an all-time low, according to a new report released by the U.S. Department of Energy and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). The prices offered by wind projects to utility purchasers averaged under 2.5¢/kWh for projects negotiating contracts in 2014, spurring demand for wind energy. “Wind energy … Continue reading Study finds price of wind energy in US at an all-time low, averaging under 2.5 cent/kWh
Continue readingOfficials highlight need for stable policy to continue growing wind energy
Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz emphasized the need for stable policy for wind energy this morning as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released data showing the cost of wind energy has fallen by nearly two-thirds over the last six years. “With declining costs and continued technological development, these reports demonstrate that wind power is … Continue reading Officials highlight need for stable policy to continue growing wind energy
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American wind power continues to ramp up in 2015 with 1,661 megawatts (MW) of newly installed wind turbines
With 1,661 megawatts (MW) of newly installed wind turbines coming online during the second quarter of 2015 and more than 13,600 MW under construction, American wind power continues to increase its contribution to the U.S. electric power grid. The approval in May of Florida’s first purchase of wind energy, from a wind project in Oklahoma, … Continue reading American wind power continues to ramp up in 2015 with 1,661 megawatts (MW) of newly installed wind turbines
Continue readingAWEA represents American wind power
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is proud of its members for bringing billions of dollars in private investment to the U.S. and employing tens of thousands of American workers. Here are some facts about the made-in-the-USA bonafides of the wind industry: 73,000 American wind power workers are making projects serve American consumers and American … Continue reading AWEA represents American wind power
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Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy
The wind energy industry is calling the budget bill finalized in Columbus today a “missed opportunity” to re-open Ohio to clean energy development, after a year in which setback requirements the industry calls “impossible” have stymied new wind farms here. “While House Bill 64 contains a positive policy development for renewable energy, overall the … Continue reading Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy
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Ten top trends for U.S. wind power
AWEA released its 2014 U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, which showed the benefits of the 2014 rebound in wind energy. Here are 10 of the top trends in the industry: 1. WIND JOBS REGAINED: 2014 saw a rebound of the wind industry jobs that were lost due to PTC uncertainty in 2013 – … Continue reading Ten top trends for U.S. wind power
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American Bird Conservancy overlooks how wind energy protects wildlife
The American Bird Conservancy is suggesting blocking off the majority of the US (yellow and red areas) to wind energy development, which is incompatible with scaling up wind power enough to address climate change — the biggest threat that wildlife will face this century. A flawed report by the American Bird Conservancy suggests blocking off … Continue reading American Bird Conservancy overlooks how wind energy protects wildlife
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Conservationists see wind energy’s benefits
A recent anti-wind energy opinion piece on birds overlooked that climate change is the greatest threat to birds and other wildlife, and that wind energy is one of the most affordable, effective and widely available ways to reduce carbon pollution and help mitigate the impacts of climate change. We all consume energy and it has … Continue reading Conservationists see wind energy’s benefits
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Senate proposal would unfairly punish wind power
Buried in a massive 2016 spending bill for energy and water programs are budget cuts for valuable research into wind energy that the U.S. Senate should restore. Yale University polling shows that there is no red/blue divide on funding research for renewable energy, which the Senate spending proposal would cut The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee … Continue reading Senate proposal would unfairly punish wind power
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Senate spending proposal would unfairly punish wind energy
Buried in a massive 2016 spending bill for energy and water programs are budget cuts for valuable research into wind energy that the U.S. Senate should restore, said the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, chaired by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), passed the spending bill including the … Continue reading Senate spending proposal would unfairly punish wind energy
Continue readingU.S. wind energy needs govt support for development
Although the U.S. wind power industry has improved significantly, it may need four to five years to become an “economic issue” instead of a ” political issue”, said industry experts at the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference and Exhibition, an annual event held by American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). WINDPOWER 2015, held from May 18 to 21, … Continue reading U.S. wind energy needs govt support for development
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