The United States is on the way to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, a U.S. government report said Thursday. how to get a girlfriend how to get your ex back Average U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 2009 to 2011 fell to the lowest level for any three-year … Continue reading U.S. says to meet 2020 carbon emissions target
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Sempra to develop 2nd phase of central Nebraska wind farm
A San Diego-based company says it has acquired and will develop the second phase of a wind energy farm near Broken Bow in central Nebraska. Sempra U.S. Gas & Power bought the project from Edison Mission Energy, of Santa Ana, California Terms were not disclosed. Sempra has agreed to buy 43 wind turbines that will … Continue reading Sempra to develop 2nd phase of central Nebraska wind farm
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Vestas receives 400 MW turbine order for wind-energy projects in Texas, USA
Vestas has received a 400 MW order from Duke Energy Renewables for two wind-energy projects in Texas. The projects – Los Vientos III and Los Vientos IV – will include 200 V110-2.0 MW turbines combined that will be installed in southern Texas. Deliveries for Los Vientos III and IV are scheduled to begin in … Continue reading Vestas receives 400 MW turbine order for wind-energy projects in Texas, USA
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Boosting renewable energy to 25% of electricity supply in Western U.S. would cut pollution, save consumers billions
The Western U.S. could reap huge benefits in pollution savings and reduced spending on fossil fuels by installing more wind and solar power plants, according to a comprehensive new analysis released today by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The study found that obtaining 25 percent of electricity in the Western U.S. from renewable energy … Continue reading Boosting renewable energy to 25% of electricity supply in Western U.S. would cut pollution, save consumers billions
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Tri Global Energy company plans 1100 MW wind farm
Texas-based Tri Global Energy has announced the creation of Hale Community Energy LLC (HCE), a community-sponsored wind farm with the potential to produce 1.1 GW of electricity. HCE is a partnership comprising Tri Global Energy projects, including Hale County Wind Farm LLC, CottonWind Farms LLC, Lakeview Wind Farms LLC and East Mound Renewable Energy Project … Continue reading Tri Global Energy company plans 1100 MW wind farm
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Major progress seen on delivering low-priced renewable electricity to customers in the Northeast
The American Wind Energy Association is encouraged by the announcements by Massachusetts and Connecticut of new long-term contracts for renewable energy to deliver clean, low-cost electricity to Northeastern residents. The states’ actions will drive development of an additional 815 megawatts of wind power—enough to power the equivalent of over 305,000 homes–in New England. “Contracts for … Continue reading Major progress seen on delivering low-priced renewable electricity to customers in the Northeast
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Wind energy: Bryce errs on emissions, land use
Long-time wind-basher Robert Bryce has a new Bloomberg column questioning the ability of wind and solar power to deal with climate change. While Mr. Bryce may not have his facts straight, he at least gets credit for persistence. Mr. Bryce has been pushing his misleading statistics on wind energy
Continue readingFirst Wind to provide wind energy to Massachusetts
The two Maine wind projects selected will provide more than 330 megawatts of clean, cost-competitive energy to Massachusetts utilities and ratepayers. First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that through a competitive bidding process overseen by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, two of its planned Maine wind power projects have been … Continue reading First Wind to provide wind energy to Massachusetts
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Siemens inaugurates new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S
Joined by state and local government officials, customers and special guests, Siemens Energy today formally inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in Orlando, Florida, USA. The event marks the official grand opening of the center that provides highly advanced technical and safety training for installation and service technicians working at wind energy projects … Continue reading Siemens inaugurates new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S
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Vestas wins 60-MW wind energy order with potential for up to 610 MW in the USA
Vestas has received an order for wind turbine equipment corresponding to 60 MW from affiliates of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) to be used for wind-energy projects in the USA. Vestas could ultimately supply RES Americas up to 610 MW overall. Each project will use the V100-2.0 MW turbine. Deliveries and commissioning for … Continue reading Vestas wins 60-MW wind energy order with potential for up to 610 MW in the USA
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Siemens opening wind turbine training facility in Orlando
A new state-of-the-art wind turbine training center is opening in Orlando. Gov. Rick Scott and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer are attending Thursday’s opening of the facility operated by Siemens’ Energy. The 40,000-square-foot facility has two 32-foot turbine towers that workers will use to practice safety and rescue operations. Siemens officials say the goal of the … Continue reading Siemens opening wind turbine training facility in Orlando
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Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced today that a contract has been signed with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for a 1 MWAC solar project at Fort Irwin, California. According to the Department of Defense, 22 … Continue reading Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
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A new Energy Department report shows how cost reductions and product improvements have sparked a surge in consumer demand for wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles and LED lighting. Over the past four years, America
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Google inks wind energy deal in Texas
Google plans to buy more wind power to indirectly power a data center in Oklahoma and to help it reach its goal of increasing the amount of clean power used by its data centers. Google is staying true to its mission to buy clean power for its data centers, and on Tuesday announced it
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Gamesa: contract to supply first G114-2.0 MW WTGs in the US
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement for the supply of 20 MW of turbines to the Big Turtle wind farm being developed by Heritage Sustainable Energy in northeast Michigan (US). The deal includes a 12-year operation and maintenance services agreement. This contract represents a milestone in Gamesa’s sales and … Continue reading Gamesa: contract to supply first G114-2.0 MW WTGs in the US
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EGP
Enel Green Power North America is one of the companies that won the exclusive right to take part in tenders of the USA Army to supply energy generated with solar and wind technology. Enel Green Power North America (EGP-NA) – one of the major operators in the renewable energy sector in the U.S., with plants … Continue reading EGP
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Abengoa’s Solana Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant enters in testing phase
A massive new concentrated solar power plant near Gila Bend that has the unique ability to produce power long after the sun sets has begun sending power to the grid. The CSP plant is expected to reach its full capacity in October. Once it’s fully up and running, Solana will, for a time at least, … Continue reading Abengoa’s Solana Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant enters in testing phase
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U.S. Solar Energy Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today release U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Showing continued growth in the solar market, this quarter’s report finds that the U.S. … Continue reading U.S. Solar Energy Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013
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New wind farm for Eastern Washington
Portland General Electric has started ground work on the Tucannon River Wind Farm on 20,000 acres near Dayton. The $500 million project is expected to provide enough power for about 84,000 western Oregon homes. The wind farm will have a capacity of 267 megawatts, but given the variability of wind power, is expected to produce … Continue reading New wind farm for Eastern Washington
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Vestas secures 80 MW from an MSA with potential for up to 750 MW in the USA
Vestas has secured an 80-MW order out of a master supply agreement with EDF Renewable Energy for multiple wind-energy projects in the USA. Vestas could ultimately supply EDF Renewable Energy up to 750 MW overall. Deliveries and commissioning for the projects, which will use the V100-2.0 MW turbine, are expected to occur in 2014 and … Continue reading Vestas secures 80 MW from an MSA with potential for up to 750 MW in the USA
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