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More than 12,500 clean energy and clean transportation jobs were announced in the U.S.

On the eve of Labor Day weekend, a new report from the nonprofit, nonpartisan business group Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) shows that more than 12,500 clean energy and clean transportation jobs were announced in the second quarter of this year – more than double the number of jobs announced in the first quarter. The jump in … Continue reading More than 12,500 clean energy and clean transportation jobs were announced in the U.S.

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Fluor completes 170 MW Centinela solar energy plant in California

Fluor Corporation has completed the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning for both phases of LS Power’s new Centinela Solar Energy Facility, one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Located near El Centro, California, the 170-megawatt photovoltaic solar project will provide clean, renewable energy in the southwestern U.S. “The successful completion of … Continue reading Fluor completes 170 MW Centinela solar energy plant in California

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Maine’s largest wind farm gets preliminary approval

A proposal to build what would be Maine’s largest energy-generating wind farm has received preliminary approval from state environmental regulators. The Department of Environmental Protection’s draft decision, issued Wednesday by Commissioner Patricia Aho, means the department could issue a final decision as early as Sept. 5. The deadline is Sept. 8. The Maine Department of … Continue reading Maine’s largest wind farm gets preliminary approval

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GE Enables More Wind Energy on New England’s Transmission Network

While the integration of wind energy continues to have broad public policy support, consumers are playing a larger role to ensure their electricity provider is using higher levels of renewable power to meet their clean energy expectations. To address the growing demand, GE’s Digital Energy business today announced that its Synchronous Condenser technology will be … Continue reading GE Enables More Wind Energy on New England’s Transmission Network

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Missouri utilities look to Kansas for wind energy

Two Missouri utilities are looking to Kansas companies to help meet carbon dioxide emission targets proposed by a federal agency. In June, the Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that offered specific emission targets for each state, the first of which would kick in by 2020. The rule is expected to be finalized next year, … Continue reading Missouri utilities look to Kansas for wind energy

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80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power

The U.S. Department of the Interior says it has auctioned some 80,000 acres off Maryland for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction on Tuesday. US Wind Inc., a subsidiary of Italian renewable energy developer Renexia SpA, submitted the winning bid of $8.7 million. The Maryland Wind Energy Area is … Continue reading 80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power

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2013 Wind Energy Technologies Market Report

Wind power additions stalled last year with only 1,087MW of new capacity added, according to the 2013 Wind Technologies Market Report, released today by the DOE and its Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The United States ranks second in installed wind power capacity in the world with 61GW of total capacity following modest growth in 2013, … Continue reading 2013 Wind Energy Technologies Market Report

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More U.S.-Made Wind Turbines Are Being Sold Overseas As Congress Fails To Support Wind Power

A report released by the Department of Energy Monday shows a substantial increase in the percentage of American-made small wind turbines being sold to other countries, driven in part by Congress’ refusal to act on renewing a key subsidy for the U.S. wind industry, which has created uncertainty in the market. A vast majority — … Continue reading More U.S.-Made Wind Turbines Are Being Sold Overseas As Congress Fails To Support Wind Power

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NRG Yield closes acquisition of largest wind farm in North America

NRG Yield, Inc. (NYSE: NYLD) has completed its acquisition of the Alta Wind facility located in Tehachapi, California from Terra-Gen Power LLC for $870 million, plus the assumption of $1.6 billion of non-recourse project financings and subject to customary working capital adjustments. The acquisition, which totals 947 megawatts of operating wind capacity, also includes a portfolio … Continue reading NRG Yield closes acquisition of largest wind farm in North America

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North Carolina coast considered for offshore wind energy

The federal U.S. government said it outlined three areas off the coast of North Carolina as potential sites for commercial wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said more than 307,000 acres off the coast could be developed for wind energy. So far, the agency has awarded five commercial wind energy leases for … Continue reading North Carolina coast considered for offshore wind energy

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The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project

The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project is currently under construction in Fallon, Nevada. The renewable specialist starts its collaboration with two US National Laboratories NREL and INL to use empirical data from the Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Project. The parties will jointly explore and quantify the benefits of integrating renewable energy technologies at the … Continue reading The 2 MW Stillwater Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project

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Atlantic City offshore wind farm is $47M closer to realization

The U.S. Department of Energy has promised up to $47 million to a Chinese backed windmill project that has already been rejected twice by New Jersey regulators, but Tuesday the $200 million Atlantic City offshore project moves one step closer to realization. And with a shake of the hand and click of an iPad the … Continue reading Atlantic City offshore wind farm is $47M closer to realization

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Macquarie infrastructure company acquires interest in wind power facilities

Macquarie Infrastructure Company (NYSE:MIC) announced that it has invested $11.5 million, excluding transaction-related costs, in a noncontrolling interest in Idaho Wind Partners 1 LLC, a portfolio of 183 megawatts of wind power generating facilities, near Twin Falls, Idaho. MIC funded the transaction with available cash. “We’re pleased to have acquired this stake in Idaho Wind … Continue reading Macquarie infrastructure company acquires interest in wind power facilities

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Pattern Development acquires Logan’s Gap wind project in Texas

Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development” or the “Company”) today announced it has acquired the Logan’s Gap wind project from Pioneer Green Energy. Logan’s Gap is a 200 megawatt (MW) wind power project to be built in Comanche County, Texas. As the developer of the project, Pioneer Green Energy began work of a significant nature … Continue reading Pattern Development acquires Logan’s Gap wind project in Texas

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Federal leases make offshore wind farm likely

Federal offshore wind leases may help New Jersey become a leader in renewable energy after four years of halting efforts at the state level, but many bureaucratic and legal entanglements remain. Under the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, two leases across nearly 344,000 acres about 7 miles off Atlantic City would be auctioned … Continue reading Federal leases make offshore wind farm likely

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Wind power and renewable energy in the USA: Iberdrola wind farm starts with 101 wind turbines of Gamesa

Iberdrola has begun turbine assembly for 202-MW Baffin wind farm, which together with Peñascal I and II wind farms will create IBERDROLA’s largest renewable facility worldwide. IBERDROLA has started installing the turbines at 202-megawatt (MW) Baffin wind farm in the state of Texas, with grid connection expected for the year end. This renewable energy infrastructure … Continue reading Wind power and renewable energy in the USA: Iberdrola wind farm starts with 101 wind turbines of Gamesa

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How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy

New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy

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Television 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

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