In the shadow of oil fields and giant drums of petrochemical plants, Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, is flush with parks, hike and bike trails, and government efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and think green. “The city of Houston is the number one municipal purchaser of green power and the seventh … Continue reading Oil-town Houston becomes green model
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Minnesota Power Doubles Renewable Portfolio with Dedication of 101-Turbine Bison Wind Energy Center
Landowners, political leaders and officials of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) and Minnesota Power gathered today to dedicate to public service the company’s Bison Wind Energy Center, which delivers renewable energy east to Minnesota across a dedicated transmission line. North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley and U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp were among the guests who spoke … Continue reading Minnesota Power Doubles Renewable Portfolio with Dedication of 101-Turbine Bison Wind Energy Center
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North Dakota gov. marks completion of wind energy farm
With the completion of the Bison Wind Energy Center, North Dakota’s wind energy farms have the capacity to generate about 1,600 megawatts of electricity, Wrigley said. North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley joined utility company executives on Thursday at the dedication of a new wind energy project center. With the completion of the Bison Wind … Continue reading North Dakota gov. marks completion of wind energy farm
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Maine wind energy projects having positive impact
The following article appeared May 26 in the Lewiston (Me.) Sun Journal and is republished here with permission of the author, Jeremy Payne. Maine
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Bill to Support Wind Energy Passes in the Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska, an also-ran so far in the race to develop wind energy, took another step Wednesday to try to catch up with the pack. On a 38-2 vote, state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill granting sales tax breaks to wind farms. Proponents said the measure would make the state competitive for projects that … Continue reading Bill to Support Wind Energy Passes in the Nebraska Legislature
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Wind energy project near Mojave approved
The Alta East Wind Energy Project to be located approximately three miles northwest of Mojave and expected to generate millions in local tax revenue was approved Friday by the Bureau of Land Management, according to a BLM news release. Alta Windpower Development LLC was issued the right-of-way grant for construction, operation, maintenance and decommission of … Continue reading Wind energy project near Mojave approved
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Enel Green Power north america signs agreements to reach 75% ownership of Chisholm View and Prairie Rose wind farms
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGP-NA”) signed an agreement to purchase, from a GE Capital subsidiary, an additional 26% of the company operating the 235 MW Chisholm View wind farm for approximately 47 million US dollars. EGP-NA has also signed an agreement to purchase, from a GE Capital subsidiary, an additional 26% of the … Continue reading Enel Green Power north america signs agreements to reach 75% ownership of Chisholm View and Prairie Rose wind farms
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Finding my windy roots
This guest blog post, written May 15, is reprinted from the Clean Currents blog with the permission of the author, Meghan Tighe. Last week I had the opportunity to travel to Chicago for WINDPOWER 2013, the American Wind Energy Association’s annual conference and trade show. As a conference volunteer, my primary responsibility was to administer … Continue reading Finding my windy roots
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Ivanpah Concentrating Solar Power Project Is More Than 92 Percent Complete
As the Ivanpah project nears completion, the team continues to move full steam ahead. During the months of February, March and April, more than 1,250 construction workers advanced the project to more than 92 percent complete. To date, more than 153,990 of the project
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BrightSource Energy Names Steven Goers Senior Vice President of Operations
BrightSource Energy, Inc., a leading concentrating solar thermal technology company, has named Steven Goers as senior vice president of operations, effective immediately. Goers brings more than 30 years of experience in power plant engineering and management, and international power development to his role at BrightSource.
Continue readingIt’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
Wide majorities of likely Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation that would achieve this goal by fixing the state’s broken renewable portfolio standard (RPS) law, according to a Zogby poll released yesterday. The survey, conducted for Clean Energy Trust … Continue reading It’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
Continue reading5 things the AP missed in its recent coverage of wind energy
We all plug things in, and that energy has to come from somewhere. Despite what a story on the Associated Press wire today would seem to suggest, wind power is the most environmentally benign source of utility-scale electricity, and a leading solution to climate change, the greatest threat to wildlife. AP writer Dina Cappiello interviewed … Continue reading 5 things the AP missed in its recent coverage of wind energy
Continue readingHealth system’s data centers first in Pennsylvania to commit to 100% Pa. wind power
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) said Monday that its data centers have gone “green” to support both clean energy and local job creation. Through the purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) for Pennsylvania wind power equal to its data centers’ annual energy usage, the health system became the first in the state to … Continue reading Health system’s data centers first in Pennsylvania to commit to 100% Pa. wind power
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Siemens contract for federal wind farm
Siemens Government Technologies Inc. has been awarded a contract to construct the largest federal wind farm on land east of the Pantex nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly plant just northeast of Amarillo. The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded the contract for an installation planned to feature five, 2.3-megawatt turbines on 1,500 acres of government-owned … Continue reading Siemens contract for federal wind farm
Continue readingWind energy: Good for Iowa, good for America
MidAmerican Energy Co. announced Wednesday it plans to invest $1.9 billion to add 656 wind turbines in Iowa. Iowa sits on no deposits of oil, natural gas or coal, but we were reminded last week of the fact the state is positioned well as a player in the energy game nonetheless. On Wednesday, Gov. Terry … Continue reading Wind energy: Good for Iowa, good for America
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Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Tours Leading Wind Power Company
Governor Tom Corbett, joined by company executives including CEO Jim Spencer, today toured Pittsburgh-based EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. and discussed how Pennsylvania’s diverse energy portfolio is attracting innovation across all sectors and continuing to add jobs to the state’s growing economy. “EverPower’s decision to relocate in the heart of America’s new energy powerhouse is proof … Continue reading Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Tours Leading Wind Power Company
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Large turbine vendors see need for policy certainty, fairness
Following the very late extension on January 1 of the federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC), the U.S. wind power market appears headed for a sizable drop this year, followed by a solid recovery in 2014, according to panelists at the WINDPOWER 2013 Large Turbine Vendors Forum. The overarching theme of what the market … Continue reading Large turbine vendors see need for policy certainty, fairness
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MidAmerican to spend $1.9 billion to erect 656 new wind turbines in Iowa
Gov. Terry Branstad announced Wednesday that MidAmerican Energy will make a $1.9 billion investment in Iowa for wind energy projects that will be the biggest single economic investment ever in the state. “As wind energy goes, so does Iowa’s economy,” said Branstad, who spoke enthusiastically about the plans. He added, “Remember, once they make this investment … Continue reading MidAmerican to spend $1.9 billion to erect 656 new wind turbines in Iowa
Continue readingEnergized wind energy industry rolls up sleeves for 2013-14, plans 40th anniversary next year in Las Vegas
As the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition wound down today, nearly 10,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors started wrapping up business and heading home—ready to capitalize on the business opportunity presented by extension of the industry’s key policy incentive in the near term, and the opportunity to help craft a new long-term vision of stability for … Continue reading Energized wind energy industry rolls up sleeves for 2013-14, plans 40th anniversary next year in Las Vegas
Continue readingAmerican wind power sets sights on predictable policy, stable business environment
Having reached the benchmark of being the number one source of new electric generating capacity last year, American wind power must develop a vision for predictable policies that create a stable business environment and allow the industry to grow to its full potential, industry leaders said today at the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition of … Continue reading American wind power sets sights on predictable policy, stable business environment
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