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Wind Energy Beneficial to Rural Oklahoma Communities

In 2014, a study was conducted to determine the economic impact of wind energy development in Oklahoma. The Wind Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey Clark says the study found wind developers have invested more than $6 billion into Oklahoma communities over the past decade. “These projects pay about $22 million annually to landowners.   That is … Continue reading Wind Energy Beneficial to Rural Oklahoma Communities

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Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently

President Obama, in presenting his proposed Federal Budget has proposed that the solar power Investment Tax Credit (ITC) be extended permanently in the 2016 budget.   Under the new budget, there would be funding of $7.4bn for clean energy alongside $4bn for states to accelerate their carbon reduction plans. The ITC, which was introduced in … Continue reading Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently

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U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014

The United States saw continued growth in renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency in 2014, according to the third annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook shows that U.S. deployment of sustainable energy increased as prices continued to fall and that investment in U.S. clean energy grew at a higher rate. Analysts at … Continue reading U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014

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Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas

Siemens announces that it will supply 21 wind turbines to NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NJR), for the 48-megawatt, Kansas-based Alexander wind project, located in Rush, Kan. A service and maintenance agreement was also signed to help ensure the turbines operate at optimal levels. NJRCEV will be investing up … Continue reading Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas

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Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines

Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced today that the 211-megawatt (MW) Stephens Ranch Wind Project in Texas reached commercial operation (COD) in November 2014. In addition, tax equity funding closed with affiliates of GE Energy Financial Services and Santander Bank, N.A.  Financial details were not disclosed. … Continue reading Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines

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Puget Sound Energy extends wind power agreement with Vestas for 429 MW of wind energy capacity in Washington state

Vestas has received a 10-year extension to a service agreement for three wind power plants in the state of Washington, USA, with a total capacity of 429 MW.   Vestas has signed a 10-year extension agreement to service the Whiskey Ridge, Wild Horse and Hopkins Ridge wind projects.  Located in central Washington, these facilities feature … Continue reading Puget Sound Energy extends wind power agreement with Vestas for 429 MW of wind energy capacity in Washington state

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E.ON Climate & Renewables and GE Energy Financial Services close tax equity financing for Grandview Wind Farm

Located in Carson County, 26 miles east of Amarillo, Texas, Grandview was formed as a joint venture between EC&RNA and GE Energy Financial Services. A 211-megawatt wind farm, Grandview has 118 GE 1.7-100 wind turbines that can create enough electricity to power approximately 64,000 homes. EC&RNA has developed 2.7GW of wind projects in the United … Continue reading E.ON Climate & Renewables and GE Energy Financial Services close tax equity financing for Grandview Wind Farm

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SunEdison and TerraForm Power Close Acquisition of First Wind

SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy developer, and TerraForm Power, Inc. (Nasdaq:TERP), a global owner and operator of clean energy power plants, today announced that they have completed their previously announced acquisition of First Wind Holdings, LLC.   In the transaction, TerraForm Power purchased 500 MW of operating wind power plants and 21 … Continue reading SunEdison and TerraForm Power Close Acquisition of First Wind

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Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Reveals the Steady Rise of Renewables

The newly released 2013 Renewable Energy Data Book illustrates United States and global energy statistics, including renewable electricity generation, renewable energy development, clean energy investments, and technology-specific data and trends. The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on Jan. 20 released its latest report on U.S. and global renewable energy. Published annually, NREL’s … Continue reading Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Reveals the Steady Rise of Renewables

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Whirlpool invests $18mn in wind farm to power its Ohio facility

Whirlpool is opening the $18 million worth Findlay Wind Farm to power its manufacturing facility located in Findlay at Ohio.   Each turbine is expected to generate enough electricity equivalent to the amount required to power 300-400 average homes. The wind farm will have a total of five wind turbines, of which Whirlpool will be … Continue reading Whirlpool invests $18mn in wind farm to power its Ohio facility

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30 MW “Fair Wind” wind farm to be connected to the grid in autumn 2015

Nordex SE has been awarded another contract for the delivery and commissioning of wind turbines for a wind power project in the United States. The project entails twelve N100/2500 wind turbines, which will be installed by September 2015. As well as this, Nordex will be providing premium service for the wind farm for a 20-year … Continue reading 30 MW “Fair Wind” wind farm to be connected to the grid in autumn 2015

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Don’t Let Anti-Wind Energy Groups Block Clean Energy in Congress

Wind power is one of our most promising solutions to air pollution and climate change. With 2014 passing as the hottest year ever recorded, wind offers a no-brainer way to move away from burning coal, oil and natural gas, the fossil fuels that are a primary climate change cause, and still meet our electricity needs. The … Continue reading Don’t Let Anti-Wind Energy Groups Block Clean Energy in Congress

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The average price of U.S. wind power declined by 58 percent

Construction on the Roosevelt Wind Energy Project has begun, according to Jeff Keppert, associate project developer with EDF Renewables. Keppert gave an update on the project to Portales business leaders Friday at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Keppert gave some background on EDF Renewables, which owns the wind farm, saying they operate in … Continue reading The average price of U.S. wind power declined by 58 percent

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The big boom in solar energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, in world’s biggest energy market

These two graphs pretty much speak for themselves. They highlight the surge in growth in the solar energy market in the US – encompassing residential and commercial solar power, utility scale solar PV and concentrated solar power. The graphs come from a recent presentation by the Solar Energy Industry Association in the US.   By … Continue reading The big boom in solar energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, in world’s biggest energy market

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U.S. wind power industry hails progress on new lines for clean energy

With the expected announcement today of a new clean energy power line in New Mexico, the U.S. wind power industry stressed how such infrastructure is to tapping more low-cost renewable energy sources that protect consumers. “We applaud the administration and members of Congress for working through the difficult process of finding solutions to allow for … Continue reading U.S. wind power industry hails progress on new lines for clean energy

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Chinese And American Wind Energy Installations Explodes — But Who Is Number One?

The United States and China have been competing for the title of “Number One” wind energy giant in the world. New figures from Bloomberg New Energy Finance outlining investment numbers from 2014 show that China once again saw more wind energy installations over the year. However, the American Wind Energy Association continues to claim that … Continue reading Chinese And American Wind Energy Installations Explodes — But Who Is Number One?

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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas

EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Hereford wind farm by its US subsidiary, EDF Renewable Energy. With the start-up of this 200 MW facility, the subsidiary has now achieved more than two-thirds of the gigawatt of projects the Group is set to build by year-end 2015 in Texas.     Located in … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas

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Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California

Construction of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) has generated thousands of jobs in the United States. Abengoa Yield (NASDAQ: ABY), the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors held today the grand opening of Mojave. The concentrated solar power plant boasts a gross capacity … Continue reading Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California

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Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market

Capital Dynamics, a global private asset manager, GE Energy Financial Services and Morgan Stanley are pleased to announce they have completed financing for the 150-megawatt (MW) Briscoe Wind Farm, LLC (“Briscoe Wind Farm”) spanning 20,000 acres in Briscoe County, Texas, USA.   Once operational, Briscoe Wind Farm targets providing clean and renewable power generation that … Continue reading Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market

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