Invenergy has flipped the switch on its 32.5 MW Spring Canyon II Energy Center. Located near the Town of Peetz, Colo., approximately 130 miles northeast of Fort Collins, Spring Canyon II utilizes 19 GE 1.7-100 wind turbines. Output from Spring Canyon II is sold to Platte River Power Authority under a long-term agreement. In addition, … Continue reading Invenergy starts Colorado wind farm
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Colorado wind power’s triumphs and challenges
Wind energy in Colorado has picked up some bragging rights in recent years, several times delivering more than half of electricity on Xcel Energy’s power grid while arguably rivaling coal mining in job totals. There are altogether 3,800 megawatts of generating capacity. Will this success, like the winds that often scour the eastern plains, die … Continue reading Colorado wind power’s triumphs and challenges
Continue readingTelevision ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
Television ads set to run this week in Colorado and Iowa will thank members of Congress who are some of American wind power’s biggest champions. The television ads thank U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Bruce Braley of Iowa and Senator Mark Udall of Colorado for their legislative leadership and their frequent, strong and … Continue reading Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
Continue readingGlobal Wind Energy Day
June 15 is Global Wind Energy Day. As Colorado is a world leader in wind energy production, it is not only fitting to tout our success, but to encourage its further production. Colorado’s installed capacity of 1,530 turbines produces 2,332 megawatts of electricity, or 13.8 percent of the state’s electricity, and powers the equivalent of … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Day
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Vestas factories see growth in Colorado to meet U.S. and Canadian wind turbines market demand
Two blade factories have already filled about 400 positions and Vestas expects to add at least 450 more production workers in 2014. One of the best years for wind-turbine orders for Vestas has led to significant hiring at its four Colorado factories. The company’s blade factory in Windsor, blade and nacelle factories in Brighton and … Continue reading Vestas factories see growth in Colorado to meet U.S. and Canadian wind turbines market demand
Continue readingTri-State signs agreement with NextEra Energy Resources for new wind farm in eastern Colorado
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. announced that it has entered into a 25-year agreement with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC for a 150 megawatt wind power generating facility to be constructed in eastern Colorado. Under the 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA), Tri-State will purchase the entire output and associated environmental attributes of … Continue reading Tri-State signs agreement with NextEra Energy Resources for new wind farm in eastern Colorado
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Vestas announces fourth order in a week for wind turbines
Vestas Wind Systems, which operates four factories in Colorado, said Tuesday it has received an order for 55 wind turbines for a new wind power project in the United States. The order Tuesday, for 110 megawatts, was the fourth in a week as wind farm developers rush to get projects in the pipeline before the … Continue reading Vestas announces fourth order in a week for wind turbines
Continue readingVestas expands Colorado production for Texas wind energy projects
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (OMX: VWS) factory workers in Brighton and Windsor will fill an order for additional V100-2.0 megawatt turbines from EDF Renewable Energy for two wind-energy projects. Vestas announced the order in September, but it has been increased from 750 megawatts to 1,174 megawatts. The projects, known as Hereford 1 and Longhorn North, … Continue reading Vestas expands Colorado production for Texas wind energy projects
Continue readingUdall backs extending wind energy PTC
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., is pushing to extend the production tax credit for wind energy providers in Colorado before the end of the year. His effort comes with a new budget proposal that was brought through the Senate earlier this week. The tax credit extension would continue a program that provides 2.2 cents in … Continue reading Udall backs extending wind energy PTC
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Golden West Power partners select 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines to power Colorado wind farm
GE (NYSE:GE) today announced that it will supply Golden West Power Partners LLC with 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines for the Golden West Wind Farm in El Paso County, Colo. Once operational, the Golden West Wind Farm will produce 249.9 megawatts of electricity, which would be equivalent to the required energy needs of approximately … Continue reading Golden West Power partners select 147 GE 1.7-100 brilliant wind turbines to power Colorado wind farm
Continue readingLeading wind energy industry companies highlight benefits of wind energy investments in Colorado for climate and economy
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Interwest Energy Alliance, along with key wind industry company executives, held a press conference, as part of AWEA’s Colorado State Wind Energy Forum, held at the University of Denver. Executives from Interwest Energy Alliance, Vestas and RES Americas, highlighted the economic benefits to Colorado’s economy, the potential future growth … Continue reading Leading wind energy industry companies highlight benefits of wind energy investments in Colorado for climate and economy
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Leading wind industry companies to discuss benefits of wind energy investments in Colorado
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Interwest Energy Alliance, along with key wind industry company executives, will participate in a press conference to highlight economic benefits to Colorado’s economy and potential future growth associated with wind industry investments. Colorado and the nation benefit from wind energy’s growth, helping to reduce the power sector’s contribution … Continue reading Leading wind industry companies to discuss benefits of wind energy investments in Colorado
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GE Energy Financial Services and Partners Announce Completion of Expansion at Colorado Highlands Wind Project
The expansion of Colorado’s newest renewable energy facility is complete, with the Colorado Highlands Wind project now capable of generating 91 megawatts of electricity for Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. The facility originally came on-line in December of 2012, with 42 1.6-megawatt GE turbines able to produce 67 megawatts of power. The expansion – which … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services and Partners Announce Completion of Expansion at Colorado Highlands Wind Project
Continue readingIn Colorado, wind energy stats will blow you away
he following article, authored by Susan Innis of Vestas, Sarah Cottrell Propst of the Interwest Energy Alliance, and Tom Darin of AWEA, appeared in the August 5 edition of the Colorado Statesman and is reprinted here with the permission of that publication. For the first time since May 2008, Colorado
Continue readingWind energy gaining in Colorado
Colorado is among the nation’s top states in the development of wind energy, according to a report released Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Energy. The 2012 Wind Technologies Market Report found that Colorado last year installed 496 megawatts of new wind power capacity, with the capacity for about 2,301 megawatts of wind power. Wind … Continue reading Wind energy gaining in Colorado
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Bill Expands and Improves Colorado
The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill to expand and improve the state’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES) statute to drive clean energy investment, jobs, and project development in rural Colorado. The bill now goes to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for consideration. SB 252, cosponsored by Senate President John Morse and House Speaker Mark … Continue reading Bill Expands and Improves Colorado
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Colorado legislature approves bill to expand, improve state Renewable Energy Standard
The Colorado General Assembly has approved a bill to expand and improve the state’s Renewable Energy Standard (RES) statute to drive clean energy investment, jobs, and project development in rural Colorado. The bill now goes to Governor John Hickenlooper’s desk for consideration. Senate Bill (SB) 252, cosponsored by Senate President John Morse and House Speaker … Continue reading Colorado legislature approves bill to expand, improve state Renewable Energy Standard
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Vestas reduces its workforce at its blades factories in Colorado, USA
Vestas today has reduced its manufacturing workforce at its blade factories in Windsor and Brighton, Colorado. The workforce reduction represents about 10 per cent of Vestas’ 1,100 manufacturing employees in the state. Vestas regrets to have to lay off highly skilled employees, yet the dismissals are necessary in order to adjust manufacturing capacity to the … Continue reading Vestas reduces its workforce at its blades factories in Colorado, USA
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Colorado can lead in wind energy
In 2004, Colorado became the first state in the nation to create a Renewable Energy Standard at the ballot box. That year, citizens called for the state to get 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources. Lawmakers took this mandate and raised the bar further, first to 20 percent–then again to 30 percent. … Continue reading Colorado can lead in wind energy
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NextEra Energy dedicates 400 MW wind energy plant in Colorado
NextEra Energy Resources has inaugurated the 400MW Limon I and II wind farms in Colorado. Colorado now has almost 2.2GW of wind energy in place. NextEra Energy Resources held a dedication ceremony this week for the company’s Limon I and II Wind Energy Centers. The 400 MW wind power facility, located about 90 miles southeast … Continue reading NextEra Energy dedicates 400 MW wind energy plant in Colorado
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