America’s reliance on wind, solar and other renewable sources of energy has reached historic levels and is poised to make even greater gains in the near future, according to new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC’s Third Annual Energy Report, “A Tectonic Shift in America’s Energy Landscape,” found that the energy sector in … Continue reading U.S. renewable energy surges to historic levels, coal use 21% below 2005
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Low-cost wind energy can play key role in California’s renewable energy future
Today, California Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation to get 50 percent of the state’s electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years. American wind power applauded the governor and the bill’s author, Senate leader Kevin De Leon, saying wind can help California meet these goals cost-effectively and reliably. Not only will wind help protect … Continue reading Low-cost wind energy can play key role in California’s renewable energy future
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Hundreds of companies urge Congress: Pass clean energy tax extenders now
Just how many business voices and successful companies will it take before Congress decides to act and pass stable policy to help grow renewable energy in the U.S.? Over 580 companies helping to grow clean energies in the U.S. signed onto a letter this morning urging Congress to pass clean energy tax extenders. These companies … Continue reading Hundreds of companies urge Congress: Pass clean energy tax extenders now
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Facts about wind energy in Texas
Texas is often thought of as the land of oil and gas, but in recent years the state has emerged as the undisputed leader in wind energy. Here are a few surprising facts about wind power in Texas. Texas has the highest wind generation in the country With nearly 9,400 turbines scattered throughout the state, … Continue reading Facts about wind energy in Texas
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MidAmerican finishing O’Brien County wind farm
Construction on MidAmerican Energy Co.’s massive wind turbine farm in northwest Iowa is expected to be completed by year’s end. MidAmerican Energy project manager Adam Jablonski tells the Sioux City Journal that the Highland project will be one of the 10 largest wind farms in the country when it is completed. Visible from U.S. Highway 59, … Continue reading MidAmerican finishing O’Brien County wind farm
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One Wind secures service contract for 165 MW South Texas wind farm
Eon WindElectric, a Canadian based wind farm Independent Service Provider, has rebranded its corporate identity, including adopting a new company name: One Wind. This new identity was developed to reflect the company’s focus, growth and expanding presence in the United States. One Wind has secured its first major service contract in the US and will … Continue reading One Wind secures service contract for 165 MW South Texas wind farm
Continue readingOne Wind (Formally Eon WindElectric) Secures Service Contract for 165 MW South Texas Wind Farm
Eon WindElectric, a Canadian based wind farm Independent Service has rebranded its corporate identity, including adopting a new company name: One Wind. This new identity was developed to reflect the company’s focus, growth and expanding presence in the United States. One Wind has secured its first major service contract in the US and will supply … Continue reading One Wind (Formally Eon WindElectric) Secures Service Contract for 165 MW South Texas Wind Farm
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The wind energy is the epitome of progress
It’s hard to keep up with technology’s rapid advancements. With each new release, yesterday’s cutting edge computer or device becomes obsolete. You know progress is a great thing, but at the same time you’re afraid of being left behind. As a wind worker, I can relate. The wind industry is the epitome of progress, but … Continue reading The wind energy is the epitome of progress
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Industry leaders chart course for expanded offshore wind energy industry in US
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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Spares in Motion opens new office in Texas
As of October 1st 2015, Spares in Motion opens its new sales office to support buyers and suppliers in the North American wind turbine market. Jacob Knickerbocker has been appointed as Business Development Manager to strengthen our team in the North American market. Jacob Knickerbocker is located in Justin (Texas) and has a Master in … Continue reading Spares in Motion opens new office in Texas
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Siemens receives major order for 151-MW wind power project in the US
Siemens has been awarded an order from Apex Clean Energy to supply, support installation and provide long-term service for 66 wind turbines for the Grant Wind project in Grant County, Oklahoma. The Grant Wind project follows an announcement earlier this year that Siemens will provide turbines, service and financing for Apex Clean Energy’s Kay Wind … Continue reading Siemens receives major order for 151-MW wind power project in the US
Continue readingOcean planning & offshore wind energy
Offshore wind energy potential in the U.S. is enormous, but as we’ve seen with early efforts, so are the challenges to making offshore projects a reality. Over the past decade the demand for limited space in coastal waters has increased dramatically, both from traditional uses such as commercial fishing, recreation, port operations, shipping, aquaculture, and … Continue reading Ocean planning & offshore wind energy
Continue readingPattern Energy’s 200 MW Logan’s Gap Wind power facility in Texas starts operation
Expanding its operations in Texas, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (the “Company” or “Pattern Energy”), today announced that its 200 megawatt (MW) Logan’s Gap Wind facility in Comanche County, Texas, has completed construction and is fully operational. Project Highlights The 200 MW project has completed construction and is fully operational Long-term power … Continue reading Pattern Energy’s 200 MW Logan’s Gap Wind power facility in Texas starts operation
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NorthWestern Energy reaches settlement agreement in South Dakota rate case and completes purchase of Beethoven wind power project
NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (NYSE:NWE) announced it has reached a stipulated settlement agreement with the South Dakota Public Utility Commission staff concerning NorthWestern’s pending electric rate case and has completed its previously announced acquisition of the 80-megawatt Beethoven wind project located near Tripp, S.D., from BayWa r.e. Wind LLC for $143 million. The settlement … Continue reading NorthWestern Energy reaches settlement agreement in South Dakota rate case and completes purchase of Beethoven wind power project
Continue readingWind power a booming business in Texas
The Lone Star State reportedly gets nine percent of its electricity from wind power, with that number expected to go up. “Most of the wind turbines we have now are built along mountain ridges and up around Amarillo,” said Craig Overmiller, a professor at St. Philip’s College. The wind there is caused by afternoon convection, … Continue reading Wind power a booming business in Texas
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Propelling the future with offshore wind power
Huge spikes in electricity transmission rates and an impending energy shortage in southern New England are killing businesses, hampering new economic growth and making it tough for many people to make ends meet. The problem will likely reach a crisis point with the impending closure of Somerset’s Brayton Point Power Plant in 2017. Most of … Continue reading Propelling the future with offshore wind power
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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
Continue readingWind 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
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Turbines among the trees: How wind power helps preserve American forests
Wind power is an affordable, reliable means of generating electricity while emitting no carbon pollution, but did you know wind can also aid in forest conservation? In 2014, wind energy reduced U.S. carbon pollution by 126 million metric tons – equal to 26 million cars’ worth of carbon emissions – by replacing dirtier forms of … Continue reading Turbines among the trees: How wind power helps preserve American forests
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