The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published an online newsletter that provides information showing how national banks and federal savings associations can use public welfare investment authority to invest in wind energy projects. The online newsletter describes how banks and thrifts, with the requisite credit, legal, and accounting expertise, may use … Continue reading OCC Newsletter Focuses on Public Welfare Investments in Wind Energy Projects
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With wind energy development picking up in Michigan, leaders to summit to discuss economic benefits to the state
Wind industry executives, investors to join lawmakers at AWEA’s Wind Energy Forum November 1, 2013 East Lansing, MI – The following event is open to coverage by accredited journalists for news media outlets: What: AWEA State Energy Forum – Michigan Who: Business, political and community leaders, including Budget Chairman Rep. Dave Camp, Sen. Debbie Stabenow … Continue reading With wind energy development picking up in Michigan, leaders to summit to discuss economic benefits to the state
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BayWa Taps Signal Energy to Build New Mexico Wind Farm Before Year End
Signal Energy Constructors, a major design/build general contractor providing engineering, procurement and construction services to the North American renewable energy industry, was recently awarded a full design/build contract from BayWa r.e. Wind LLC for the Brahms 20 megawatt wind farm. The project is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion before the end of … Continue reading BayWa Taps Signal Energy to Build New Mexico Wind Farm Before Year End
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Sacramento Utility to Launch Concentrated Solar Power-Natural Gas Project
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to deploy every available source of American energy, the Energy Department today announced a new concentrating solar power (CSP) project led by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The project will integrate utility-scale CSP technology with SMUD’s 500-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired Cosumnes Power Plant. Supported by a … Continue reading Sacramento Utility to Launch Concentrated Solar Power-Natural Gas Project
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
10. Concentrating solar power (CSP) technology involves using mirrors, sometimes in the hundreds of thousands, to reflect sunlight and collect solar heat to generate electricity. A single solar thermal (CSP) plant can generate enough power for about 70,000 homes — making it a major player of the utility-scale solar market. For more CSP technology basics, … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingU.S. wind energy industry shows strong momentum heading into 4th quarter
American wind energy will finish 2013 with strong momentum for installations in the new year, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2013 Market Report. The industry experienced a painful slowdown at the beginning of 2013 as result of the scheduled expiration of the federal wind energy Production Tax … Continue reading U.S. wind energy industry shows strong momentum heading into 4th quarter
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SEIA Applauds Introduction of Renewable Energy Standard Bill
Christopher Mansour, Vice President of Federal Affairs of the Solar Energy Industries Association, released the following statement today in support of new legislation by Senators Mark Udall (D-Colo.) and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) that would require utilities to generate 25 percent of their electricity from wind energy, solar power and other renewable energy sources by 2025. … Continue reading SEIA Applauds Introduction of Renewable Energy Standard Bill
Continue readingSorgo’s Holly wildly exaggerates cost of wind power
S. Michael Holly, the chairman of Sorgo Fuels & Chemicals, Inc., has a column on Energy Trends Insider claiming that wind power’s costs in the U.S. are six times higher than accepted by authoritative sources. Mr. Holly’s analysis contains a number of major errors which, taken together, account for his wild exaggeration. Mr. Holly claims … Continue reading Sorgo’s Holly wildly exaggerates cost of wind power
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EDPR reaches 1,000 MW of new PPA in US in 2013
EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, extended to 100 MW its Rising Tree North wind farm project located in the state of California, expected to be installed in 2014, and secured a … Continue reading EDPR reaches 1,000 MW of new PPA in US in 2013
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Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
New research released by an independent grid operator confirms that wind energy is drastically decreasing both the price of electricity and emissions of harmful pollutants. The study was led by PJM, the independent grid operator for all or parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes states (Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North … Continue reading Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
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Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman will speak at state wind energy conference in Kearney next month
This year’s wind energy conference next month will focus on the potential for building more wind farms in Nebraska. The sixth-annual wind power conference will be held in Lincoln on Nov. 13-15. The event will feature presentations from Gov. Dave Heineman, several state senators and top executives from the state’s biggest utilities. Organizer Dan McGuire … Continue reading Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman will speak at state wind energy conference in Kearney next month
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Kansas wind energy industry sees slower year
2013 has been a slower year for the wind energy industry in Kansas than last year. Elizabeth Salerno, director of industry data and analysis for the American Wind Energy Association, said 2012 was a record year for the wind power energy in Kansas. Capacity increased to 2,713 megawatts, a gain of more than 1,441 megawatts. … Continue reading Kansas wind energy industry sees slower year
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Ohio Veterans to Descend on State Capitol to Push for Clean, Homegrown Energy
On Wednesday, October 30th at 10:45am EST, veterans from across Ohio will join the energy security campaign Operation Free for a press conference at the state capitol. The veterans – many employed in the wind industry – will be visiting the capitol to inform legislators about the economic and energy security benefits of renewable energy … Continue reading Ohio Veterans to Descend on State Capitol to Push for Clean, Homegrown Energy
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Wind turbines begin operation at DTE Energy's Echo wind farm
The first 13 wind turbines at DTE Energy's (NYSE: DTE) Echo Wind Park have been commissioned, with the entire facility set to begin commercial operation by the end of November. write essays for money The 70-turbine Echo Wind Park in Huron County will be operational by the end of 2013 and add another 112 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Wind turbines begin operation at DTE Energy's Echo wind farm
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NJR Clean Energy Ventures Announces First Onshore Wind Farm
NJR Clean Energ Get Your Ex Back Using Facebook y Ventures (NJRCEV), the unregulated clean energy subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NJR), today announced the acquisition of its first onshore wind project. Named for the Montana town it is adjacent to, the Two Dot wind farm will be located on 176 acres of rural agricultural … Continue reading NJR Clean Energy Ventures Announces First Onshore Wind Farm
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Koch Brother Funds 12-Year Fight Against Massachusetts Wind Farm
Energy billiona how to get your ex back ire William I. Koch has donated $5-million and taken a leading advocacy role in battling plans for a massive wind farm in Nantucket Sound off the Massachusetts coast, writes The New York Times. Koch, a billionaire industrialist who made his fortune in fossil fuels and whose better-known … Continue reading Koch Brother Funds 12-Year Fight Against Massachusetts Wind Farm
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Energy Department Announces $60 Million to Drive Affordable, Efficient Solar Power
Building on Pre How To Get Your Ex Back When Your On A Break sident Obama’s broad-based plan to cut carbon pollution and support clean energy innovation across the country, Energy Secretary Moniz announced today about $60 million to support innovative solar energy research and development. As part of the Department’s SunShot Initiative, these awards … Continue reading Energy Department Announces $60 Million to Drive Affordable, Efficient Solar Power
Continue readingWhipping up fear about wind farms: The property value stigma
You have three apples on your kitchen counter, nestled amongst various other fruit. Two are red, and one is green. Can we safely conclude that 66% of all apples are red? If you answered yes, then you’ll relish this article in the Australian Financial Review: “Rural landholders across Australia may face a disappearing pool of … Continue reading Whipping up fear about wind farms: The property value stigma
Continue readingTransAlta Renewables Announces Acquisition of 144 MW Wind Farm
TransAlta Renewables Inc. (“TransAlta Renewables” or the “Company”) (TSX: RNW) and TransAlta Corporation (“TransAlta”) (TSX: TA; NYSE: TAC) announced today that TransAlta Renewables, through a wholly owned subsidiary of TransAlta, will acquire the economic interest in a 144 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Wyoming for approximately US$102 million from an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources, … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables Announces Acquisition of 144 MW Wind Farm
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