This is a guest blog by Jane Cooperman, who is an artist creating “The Blade Project” along with Tom Mapp, with a generous donation from Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation. They are seeking other companies or individuals who would like to participate. We have an idea to unite art and science. We want to take a … Continue reading The Blade Project seeks additional funding →

In response to news from the American Wind Energy Association that the wind industry rebounded in 2014, adding nearly 23,000 jobs, several newspapers in states that are reaping the benefits of this homegrown energy source called for pro-wind policies. In Texas, both the Austin-American Statesman and The Dallas Morning News editorialized against proposed state legislation … Continue reading Newspapers call for pro-wind power policies across the U.S. →

The U.S. Department of Energy’s recently released “Wind Vision” report features benchmarks that can inspire our industry to realize robust growth. To achieve those benchmarks – specifically, 20 percent of the nation’s electricity mix coming from wind by 2030 and 35 percent by 2050 – the wind industry will likely tap new opportunities that it’s … Continue reading What’s the next big opportunity in wind energy? →

Wind energy plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions while minimizing land use. Wind turbines provide high-density energy production, as typically only 1 to 2 percent of the land within a wind plant is occupied by turbines, roads and electrical substations. The rest can be used for its original purposes; for example, farmers and … Continue reading Wind Energy’s Role →

Newsweek missed by a mile when it promised to provide readers with “full disclosure” concerning the author of a deeply flawed opinion piece it published attacking wind energy. Newsweek stated that the April 11 column’s primary author, Randy Simmons, is a “professor of political economy at Utah State University” and added: “Full disclosure: Randy Simmons receives funding from the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Newsweek Cloaks Koch-Funded Professor’s Dirty Energy Agenda →

A growing trend is reshaping many of the nation’s largest corporations, and the renewables industry is at the center of it. It began with tech giants like Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon, but has continued with a diversity of firms including Ikea, M&M Mars, General Motors, SC Johnson, Honda, Whirlpool and others. These companies are … Continue reading Corporate purchasing represents a new demand driver for renewable energy →

Do you have a great photograph of a wind project nearby you? Show off your skills with the American Wind Energy Association’s “Wind Is Power” photo contest! Simply upload your photo to Flickr with the tag “windispower” and set your owner settings to “Attribution Creative Commons.” Once uploaded with this setting, others can use your … Continue reading “Wind Is Power” photo contest →