There has been a noticeable increase in the number of photovoltaic (PV) projects in the United States aiming to be operational before the expiration of the 30% Federal energy investment tax credit (ITC) on 31 December, 2016. According to IHS, the leading global source of critical information and insight, over 32 gigawatts (GWs) of projects greater than … Continue reading U.S. has 32 GW of large photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects under development
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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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100% clean and renewable wind, water, and sunlight (WWS) all-sector energy roadmaps for the 50 United States
This study presents roadmaps for each of the 50 United States to convert their all-purpose energy systems (for electricity, transportation, heating/cooling, and industry) to ones powered entirely by wind, water, and sunlight (WWS). The plans contemplate 80-85% of existing energy replaced by 2030 and 100% replaced by 2050. Conversion would reduce each state’s end-use power … Continue reading 100% clean and renewable wind, water, and sunlight (WWS) all-sector energy roadmaps for the 50 United States
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Revolt against high gas prices, volatile foreign oil markets! Power your car with wind energy
If you’re one of about 1.7 million people being served by a certain Minnesota cooperative, you can now wind-power your car for free. And no, you don’t need any cartoon-like fan whirring atop your car roof to make it happen. This is real. All you need is a plug-in electric vehicle (EV) and an electrical … Continue reading Revolt against high gas prices, volatile foreign oil markets! Power your car with wind energy
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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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Wind energy in Texas: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Longhorn wind farm with 100 Vestas wind turbines
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Longhorn wind farm by its North American subsidiary EDF Renewable Energy. The start-up of this latest 200 MW wind energy facility has lifted the group’s installed capacity in Texas close to the 1 GW mark. Located in North Texas, the Longhorn wind farm is … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Longhorn wind farm with 100 Vestas wind turbines
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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
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Renewable Energy Must Be Key Component of U.S. Energy Policy
Energy industry leaders will meet today in Washington D.C., to discuss renewable energy as an important component of U.S. energy policy – key to addressing the issues of climate change, energy security, and economic development. According to an earlier IRENA report released earlier this year, the U.S. can increase the use of renewable energy in … Continue reading Renewable Energy Must Be Key Component of U.S. Energy Policy
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Report Encouraging for Wind Power Supporters in Michigan
The Natural Resources Defense Council cites a new US Department of Energy report showing Michigan could get up to 45 percent of its energy through wind power by 2050. Some 100 thousand square kilometers of state land would be ideal for wind turbines higher than the current standard of 80 meters. The Michigan Environmental Council … Continue reading Report Encouraging for Wind Power Supporters in Michigan
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PPA for 65 MW of Kansas Wind Energy
Marshall Wind Energy LLC has secured three long-term wind power purchase agreements totaling 65 MW with municipal organizations in Missouri and Kansas. Columbia, Mo.-based Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC), Wichita, Kan.-based Kansas Power Pool (KPP), and the City of Independence, Mo., Department of Power and Light (IPL) have each signed up for output … Continue reading PPA for 65 MW of Kansas Wind Energy
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California’s wind energy production remains on target
Contrary to the claims of a few media outlets that there is “a serious problem” with low wind energy production in California and other Western states during the first months of 2015, wind levels during this time were not outside of normal variations. Wind generation seasonal patterns by region (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration) It … Continue reading California’s wind energy production remains on target
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GAO concludes failing to extend PTC would likely reduce clean energy development
A recent report issued by the independent, nonpartisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reaches the same conclusion that the American Wind Energy Association has: the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for renewable energy is critical for continued wind energy development. Figure from GAO report showing majority of new utility-scale electricity generation projects have been renewable in … Continue reading GAO concludes failing to extend PTC would likely reduce clean energy development
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AWEA opens up membership to wind energy supporters
Seeking to tap the power of wind’s overwhelming support, AWEA has launched a membership campaign that includes individual memberships–both for those professionally involved in the industry as well as for the general public. AWEA has set a goal of gaining 8,000 contributing members by Global Wind Day, June 15. Two separate membership categories allow individuals … Continue reading AWEA opens up membership to wind energy supporters
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U.S. Renewable Energy use highest since 1930s
Renewable energy use in the United States hit its highest level last year since the 1930s. The country used green energy to meet 9.8% of its total energy needs, the Energy Information Administration reported Thursday. Total energy includes power used for homes, buildings, industry, vehicles and other uses. It was the highest percent of … Continue reading U.S. Renewable Energy use highest since 1930s
Continue readingNorth Dakota wind farm approved
A proposed 150-megawatt wind farm in McIntosh and Dickey counties in far southern North Dakota gained approval by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a split vote Wednesday. The Merricourt Wind Farm is being developed by San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy, formerly known as enXco. It had sought and received a site permit … Continue reading North Dakota wind farm approved
Continue readingWind Power: A great American resource
This is a guest post by the President of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Ken Kimmell. You can read more of Ken Kimmell’s blogs on The Equation. I don’t usually go to trade association conferences. I’m not a big fan of the back patting, the bland “inspirational” speeches, or the exhibit booths populated by eager … Continue reading Wind Power: A great American resource
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Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
Westar Energy says it plans to buy energy from a new wind farm to be built in Pratt County. The utility company announced Tuesday that it will buy the wind energy from a 200-megawatt wind farm built for it by an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources. The Ninnescah wind farm is expected to be … Continue reading Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
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EIA finds wind energy will have largest role in cost-effectively meeting Clean Power Plan
Low-cost, zero-emission wind energy will become even more valuable as states and utilities develop plans to cost-effectively reduce carbon pollution to comply with EPA’s Clean Power Plan, according to new economic analysis from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a nonpartisan branch of the Department of Energy (DOE). EIA’s analysis modeled a range of options for … Continue reading EIA finds wind energy will have largest role in cost-effectively meeting Clean Power Plan
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