Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE (NYSE:ALE), plans to begin construction this year on a 200-megawatt expansion of its Bison wind energy project that will deliver more economical, carbon-free energy to customers while substantially meeting Minnesota
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ABB and Baldor wind turbine technology recognized at new SWiFT facility in Texas
The Department of Energy (DOE), Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), National Wind Institute of Texas Tech University (NWI/TTU), and Group NIRE (NIRE) formally commissioned the SWiFT (Scaled Wind Farm Technology) test facility on July 9th in Lubbock, Texas. ABB was invited to attend the special event, and was recognized as among the companies that provided key … Continue reading ABB and Baldor wind turbine technology recognized at new SWiFT facility in Texas
Continue readingXcel Energy plans to grow wind power by 30 percent
Xcel Energy, already the country’s top wind energy provider, proposes to significantly expand its wind power production to reduce customer costs, protect against rising and volatile fuel prices, and benefit the environment. The move is made possible by extremely competitive prices and the extended federal Production Tax Credit. “Wind energy is a valuable, low-cost substitute … Continue reading Xcel Energy plans to grow wind power by 30 percent
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BP has decided to keep its U.S. wind farm business
British oil company BP has decided to keep its U.S. wind farm business, one of the largest in the country, after four months in which it failed to attract a bid the company could accept, a spokesman said on Tuesday. “We didn’t find an offer that we thought was the right value,” said the spokesman, … Continue reading BP has decided to keep its U.S. wind farm business
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U.S. wind energy starts ramping back up following early-year PTC extension
After coming to a standstill in the first half of 2013 due to Congressional delay in extending the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC), activity in the U.S. wind industry is ramping back up as a strong wave of utilities sign up for more wind power, according to the American Wind Energy Association
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E.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Anacacho Wind Farm
E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) North America announced today it has secured institutional equity financing for approximately $76.6 million and a commitment to fund further capital contributions from JPM Capital Corporation (J.P. Morgan) in exchange for a partial interest in EC&R’s Anacacho Wind Farm. “We’re delighted to build on our relationship with a first-class financial … Continue reading E.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Anacacho Wind Farm
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Wind power, the ‘workhorse’ of renewable energy
When it comes to renewable energy, Californians hear a lot about solar power. Massive solar power plants are under construction in the desert and will soon be online. Solar panels adorn the roofs of a growing number of homes and commercial buildings. PG&E alone has 90,000 solar customers. Gov. Jerry Brown recently spoke at Intersolar, … Continue reading Wind power, the ‘workhorse’ of renewable energy
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4,000 MW and counting: Xcel Energy punctuates busy first half of 2013 for RFPs, contracts
Back in early February of this year—barely a month after Congress had passed the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) extension—Xcel Energy, the leading utility in America for wind on its wires, sent a letter to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The message to regulators: we want more wind energy. Noting that the PTC … Continue reading 4,000 MW and counting: Xcel Energy punctuates busy first half of 2013 for RFPs, contracts
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First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine
First Wind Energy, through subsidiary Blue Sky West, is proposing what would be the biggest wind farm in New England: 62 wind turbines with up to 186 MW capacity, spanning several towns in two counties in a stretch of Central Maine. The proposed project would be spread across several locations with turbines in Bingham, Mayfield … Continue reading First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine
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Two new wind farms in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is adding two new wind farms that will provide a combined 250 megawatts of wind energy to utilities in Arkansas and Nebraska, developers said. Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. said it’s reached an agreement to sell 150 megawatts of wind energy to Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp., which is part of a cooperative that provides … Continue reading Two new wind farms in Oklahoma
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project
EDF Renewable Energy announced it has entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Renewable Energy to acquire the first phase of the up to 500 megawatt (MW) Hereford Wind Project in Texas, subject to certain conditions precedent, with an option to acquire the second phase of the project. Construction is expected to commence … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project
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Interior Announces Nation
In June, the DOI and BOEM announced the first-ever competitive lease sale for wind energy on the OCS. That auction will be held July 31 and offer 164,750 acres offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts. According to BOEM, the wind energy area offshore Virginia will be auctioned as a single lease and has the potential to … Continue reading Interior Announces Nation
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RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy
RES America Developments Inc., a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind and solar projects in North America, is pleased to announce it is working with Xcel Energy to construct the 200 megawatt (MW) Pleasant Valley Wind Farm. The project is near Austin, Minnesota, adjacent … Continue reading RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy
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Wind power good for U.S.
David A. Ridenour’s column culled a series of exposed myths, called them facts and developed wildly misinformed conclusions (“Should Congress end subsidies for wind power?” July 14). The majority of U.S. wind turbines installed do not use rare earth metals, and even those that do not have domestic supply options. Federal incentives to wind and … Continue reading Wind power good for U.S.
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Should subsidies for wind power end? NO
As more and more Americans become aware of the critical need to combat global warming, one of our key weapons literally is blowing in the wind. A recent report by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory says wind power will be a key component of the renewable energy blend it says can provide … Continue reading Should subsidies for wind power end? NO
Continue readingArkansas Electric Cooperative reaches agreement to buy wind energy
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation (AECC) has reached a long-term agreement to purchase 150 megawatts of wind energy from RES America Developments Inc., a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas). “The additional 150 megawatts of low-cost wind energy provides AECC with a hedge against fluctuating natural gas energy prices,” said Duane Highley, president … Continue reading Arkansas Electric Cooperative reaches agreement to buy wind energy
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Renewables outpace coal, oil and nuclear in U.S.
Renewable energy sources, including wind energy, solar power, biomass, hydro and geothermal energy, accounted for 24.93% of all new U.S. electrical generating capacity installed in the first six months of this year for a total of 2,144 MW, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest Energy Infrastructure Update report. Thus far this year, … Continue reading Renewables outpace coal, oil and nuclear in U.S.
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In the first six months of 2013, Americans bought more than 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles
Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales tripled from about 17,000 in 2011 to about 52,000 in 2012. During the first six months of 2013, Americans bought over 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEV), more than twice as many sold during the same period in 2012. The latest numbers also show how the early years of the PEV … Continue reading In the first six months of 2013, Americans bought more than 40,000 plug-in electric vehicles
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EDPR secures PPA for new 100 MW wind farm in the US
EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Lincoln Electric System to sell the renewable energy produced from its 100 MW Arbuckle Mountain wind farm project located in the state of Oklahoma, expected to be installed in 2015. With this new … Continue reading EDPR secures PPA for new 100 MW wind farm in the US
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