Most industry members and advocates know that wind power is a top-choice energy source. It’s affordable, it’s reliable, and it’s clean. But how does one impress that extraordinary combination of attributes upon the world? One speaker at the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition will shed some light on this question. Jonah Berger, Wharton School of … Continue reading Wind energy is a top-choice energy source
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O&M expenses present opportunity to lower cost of wind power
One of a new “Windsights” series highlighting insights from the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition – in the words of the experts themselves. A leading indication of wind energy’s impressive performance as a mainstream and competitive energy source is its continually lowering cost. The cost of wind energy dropped by over 50 percent between 2009 and 2013. … Continue reading O&M expenses present opportunity to lower cost of wind power
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Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Nation’s First 100% Renewable Energy Requirement
Hawaii lawmakers voted 74-2 this week to pass the nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement. The measure, House Bill 623, makes Hawaii a global leader in renewable energy policy by requiring that 100% of the islands’ electricity must be generated from renewable energy resources–such as wind energy, solar power, and geothermal energy-no later than 2045. … Continue reading Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Nation’s First 100% Renewable Energy Requirement
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Iowa leading the charge in wind energy
The move to more renewable sources of energy is proving to be a breeze locally, with a new study showing that Iowa leads the nation for wind power. Mike Prior is executive director of Iowa Wind Energy Association, which issued the report. He says more than 28 percent of the energy produced in Iowa now … Continue reading Iowa leading the charge in wind energy
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Anti-wind bill would hurt jobs, families’ access to clean power
“Hey man, what are you thinking? Why would you do this?” Gary Kanaby says he would ask Representative Bill Flores of Texas. The Congressman has cosponsored a bill that would eliminate a common-sense renewable energy policy and put his own constituents, like Gary, in a precarious position. Your legislator may be considering signing on to … Continue reading Anti-wind bill would hurt jobs, families’ access to clean power
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Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
Allete Clean Energy said it will acquire the project from AES Armenia Mountain Wind and a minority shareholder for $108 million plus assumption of debt. The wind farm, near Troy, Pa., in north central Pennsylvania, generates 100 megawatts of electricity from 67 turbines installed in 2009. Allete said the power is sold under 25-year … Continue reading Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
Continue readingFlorida’s wind energy purchase shows it is perfect for WINDPOWER
A recent purchase of wind energy from a Florida utility highlights one reason why the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition (May 18-21) will be held in Orlando. Florida is emblematic of wind energy’s growth, in that today the industry’s presence is increasingly palpable in yet another state not historically known for the affordable and clean … Continue reading Florida’s wind energy purchase shows it is perfect for WINDPOWER
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US Energy Secretary, Dr Ernest Moniz, to address at American Wind Energy Association Conference
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is excited to announce that for the first time ever, the US Secretary of Energy will join us at the AWEA WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. Specifically, Dr Ernest Moniz will address conference attendees during the Welcome & Opening Session on Tuesday, May 19. Dr Moniz, who addressed attendees … Continue reading US Energy Secretary, Dr Ernest Moniz, to address at American Wind Energy Association Conference
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Renewable portfolio standards state of play
This is a joint blog by Sean Gallagher, Vice President of State Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Susan Williams Sloan, Vice President of State Policy at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). As many states have successfully met their renewable portfolio standards (RPS), they are considering expanding these standards or otherwise … Continue reading Renewable portfolio standards state of play
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Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 36 V110-2.0 MW turbines to power the Marshall Wind Farm in Marshall County, Kansas. The order was placed by RPM Access LLC, an independent developer, owner and operator of wind farms in the Midwest. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning … Continue reading Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
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The Blade Project seeks additional funding
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
Continue readingPattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced its acquisition of the 150 megawatt (MW) Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in Indiana from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Upon completion of the project, Pattern Energy will have an owned interest of 116 MW and it is expected that institutional … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Continue readingSiemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
Siemens will supply 65 wind turbines and 67 transformers for the Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge). The customer for this onshore wind energy project in Indiana is Pattern Energy. With a capacity of 150 megawatts, the wind power plant will provide Amazon Web Services’ data center with eco-friendly electricity. Installation is scheduled to begin in … Continue reading Siemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
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Wind energy brings many benefits to community
Dakota Wind Power is attempting to create a new value added industry in Southeast South Dakota. History tells us that every project has its detractors. Imagine what life would be like today if leaders had not pushed for electricity, telephone or water. Going back in time, electricity came to this part of the state in … Continue reading Wind energy brings many benefits to community
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New wind farm with 15 wind turbines going up near Fairfield
Construction of a 25 MW, 15 wind turbines new wind farm is expected to begin Monday, following difficult negotiations between the developer and NorthWestern Energy, which will purchase the power. It’s called Greenfield Wind LLC. The Montana Public Service Commission, which had rejected a settlement agreement on the power purchase price between NorthWestern and WINData … Continue reading New wind farm with 15 wind turbines going up near Fairfield
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Wyoming-to-California lines for wind power clear hurdle
A planned 730-mile power line project to export Wyoming wind power to southern California has passed a significant regulatory milestone with the release of a federal environmental study. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management on Friday opened a 30-day period in which it will accept any protests against land-use changes for the TransWest Express project … Continue reading Wyoming-to-California lines for wind power clear hurdle
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Wind energy in Nebraska: Vestas wind turbines for 400 MW wind farm
Is Vestas’ largest single-phase project ever in the United States. Vestas has received a firmorder in the United States for 200 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Grande Prairie wind farm in Holt County, Nebraska. In megawatt terms, the project will be Vestas’ largest single-phase project ever in the United States. Vestas sold its … Continue reading Wind energy in Nebraska: Vestas wind turbines for 400 MW wind farm
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North Carolina is in danger of going backwards on renewable energy
Late Wednesday night, the North Carolina House of Representatives amended House Bill 760 to weaken renewable energy requirements in North Carolina.The amendment freezes the renewable energy portfolio standard in 2015 which will make it almost impossible for utility-scale renewable projects to be built in North Carolina. This puts the development of wind projects in North … Continue reading North Carolina is in danger of going backwards on renewable energy
Continue readingU.S. wind energy accelerates record growth in first quarter
Strong growth in the U.S. wind energy industry accelerated during the first quarter of 2015, with a near-record 13,600 megawatts (MW) of generating capacity under construction across 100 projects in 23 states. This bumper crop of new wind projects will be on display in less than three weeks when over 8,000 are expected to join … Continue reading U.S. wind energy accelerates record growth in first quarter
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The story of Texas wind energy is a success
The story of Texas wind energy is a success, but it’s an odd history. In 1999, when Texas deregulated the energy market, a deal was struck to include a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), a requirement that power companies source a certain amount of their electricity from renewable energy by certain dates. Texas surpassed the original … Continue reading The story of Texas wind energy is a success
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