Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel E. Poneman recently visited the new Shepherds Flat wind farm in Oregon. He subsequently wrote the following article which is cross-posted from the U.S. Department of Energy blog. Last week I had the privilege of visiting one of the largest wind farms in the world—a project at the forefront of … Continue reading Wind energy taking flight in Oregon
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Why is Fox Business saying those things about wind energy?
Just because you’re on TV doesn’t mean you can make things up. The hosts of two TV talk shows on Fox Business News, “Money with Melissa Francis” and “Varney & Company,” seemed to be competing this week to make the most inaccurate statements about wind power. Let’s review: 1) Wind power is cheap and utilities … Continue reading Why is Fox Business saying those things about wind energy?
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Nordex plans for 200 MW wind farm in Ohio
Wind turbine manufacturer and developer Nordex USA is preparing for a 200 megawatt (MW) wind farm in northern Ohio. In a preliminary filing to state regulators the company has outlined plans to build approximately eighty-three 2.4 MW wind turbines in Seneca and Sandusky counties. According to the article, both counties have been zoned for alternative … Continue reading Nordex plans for 200 MW wind farm in Ohio
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Florida firm will build wind farm in Jefferson and Gage counties
A Florida company plans to build a $138 million wind farm in parts of Jefferson and Gage counties in southeast Nebraska. The Steele Flats Wind Project, to be built by NextEra Energy Resources of Juno Beach, Fla., would generate nearly 75 megawatts of electricity from 44 turbines in both counties, said Steve Stengel, a company … Continue reading Florida firm will build wind farm in Jefferson and Gage counties
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Let’s generate even more wind power – Obama
Wind energy has made the headlines across the globe in recent days, with perhaps the world’s most powerful man, US President Barack Obama, calling for “even more” wind energy. “Last year, wind energy added nearly half of all new power capacity in America. So let’s generate even more,” he said in his State of the … Continue reading Let’s generate even more wind power – Obama
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AWEA welcomes President Obama’s commitment to wind energy
Wind power became the number one source of new U.S. electric generating capacity in 2012. President Obama called on Congress to strengthen the stewardship we all share for our environment, and put more Americans to work in clean energy jobs and manufacturing. President Obama sets a goal “to once again double generation from wind, solar, and … Continue reading AWEA welcomes President Obama’s commitment to wind energy
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Concentrating Solar Power to be reborn in the Mojave
During the next months, work will begin on 3.24GW of large concentrating solar power (CSP) plants that have been approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) since August 25, 2010. Two more projects are in various stages of approval, and if approved at current capacities this will … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power to be reborn in the Mojave
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Texas poised to double wind energy output
Texas, an oil and gas state, is also transforming itself into a renewable energy powerhouse. Wind storms in west Texas send tumbleweed speeding down the street. But it’s the steady gusts that blow through Pecos County every day that are powering the future. “We were approached and I was open to change and interested,” said … Continue reading Texas poised to double wind energy output
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Germany has five times as much solar power as the U.S.
The main point here: Germany doesn’t get an enormous amount of sunlight, relatively speaking. Its annual solar resources are roughly comparable to Alaska’s. Just about every single region in the continental United States has greater solar potential, on average, than Germany. Yet despite those limitations, Germany has still managed to be the world leader in … Continue reading Germany has five times as much solar power as the U.S.
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Wind farm delivers badly needed taxes to Ohio county
On January 30, the Timber Road wind farm in Paulding (O.) County made its first property tax payment to the county in the form of a giant check for $449,212.50, according to the West Bend News. The article contains a rundown of the economic benefits that have been brought to the area by the wind … Continue reading Wind farm delivers badly needed taxes to Ohio county
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Obama appoints Sally Jewell to serve as interior secretary
On February 6th, 2013 US President Barack Obama announced his choice of Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) CEO Sally Jewell to lead the Department of the Interior. If confirmed by the US Senate, Jewell will replace current Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who oversaw a dramatic expansion of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) projects … Continue reading Obama appoints Sally Jewell to serve as interior secretary
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Siemens announces plans for new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S.
With its commitment to providing the best and most comprehensive skills and safety training to its service technicians and engineers worldwide, Siemens is making plans to build a new, state-of-the-art wind service training facility in Orlando, Florida, USA. The demand for skilled wind service technicians is increasing as more wind projects come online in the … Continue reading Siemens announces plans for new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S.
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Mehoopany Wind Farm Now in Full Commercial Operation
BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas and Power announced in early January 2013 that their $250 million wind farm project in Pennsylvania has gone into full commercial operation. The Mehoopany Wind Farm, located about twenty miles northwest of Scranton, is the state’s largest wind project. “This is a great project all the way around,” … Continue reading Mehoopany Wind Farm Now in Full Commercial Operation
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One of the World’s Largest Wind Farms
America’s clean energy industry continues to build momentum as Deputy Energy Secretary Daniel Poneman heads to Arlington, Oregon, to visit Shepherds Flat — the world’s largest financed wind farm. Located about 135 miles from Portland, Shepherds Flat generates up to 845 megawatts of wind power everyday — enough clean electricity to power nearly 260,000 homes. Since … Continue reading One of the World’s Largest Wind Farms
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Wind energy: North Dakota’s other oil field
The North Dakota State University (NDSU) student newspaper NDSU Spectator recently carried an article by Opinion Editor Nathan Stottler titled “North Dakota’s other oil field” focusing on the state’s enormous wind potential. Mr. Stottler opens by speaking with real feeling about North Dakota’s abundant winds: “Every one of you has asked yourself the same question, … Continue reading Wind energy: North Dakota’s other oil field
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RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) is pleased to announce the completion of the 139.4 MW Twin Ridges Wind Farm located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The wind power project was completed in December of 2012 and is now operational. RES Americas served as the Balance of Plant Contractor for the project, which was developed … Continue reading RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
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Wind energy myths
The Feb. 4 letter to the editor by longtime wind energy opponent Rolf Westgard, “Poor energy decisions,” recycled previously refuted myths. Wind energy has already proven a reliable energy source by providing significant amounts of electricity across major parts of the U.S. Iowa produces more than 20 percent of its electricity from wind, and wind … Continue reading Wind energy myths
Continue reading2013: An important year for Concentrating Solar Power in the United States
Between now and early 2014 the total generation capacity of concentrated solar power in the United States will increase by more than 120%. Currently, 571.16MW of Concentrated Solar Power capacity has been commissioned in the United States, but with five large-scale projects scheduled for completion in 2013-14 this capacity is set to increase by 120%, a … Continue reading 2013: An important year for Concentrating Solar Power in the United States
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US Wind Energy Industry Has Strongest Year Ever
The U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2012, according to the American Wind Energy Association , installing a record 13,124MW of electric generating capacity, leveraging $25 billion in private investment,and achieving over 60,000MW of cumulative wind capacity. The milestone of 60,000MW (60GW) was reached just five months after AWEA announced last … Continue reading US Wind Energy Industry Has Strongest Year Ever
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Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
As part of the EV Everywhere Grand Challenge, the new Workplace Charging Challenge aims to expand access to charging stations in cities across the U.S. At the Washington Auto Show, Secretary Chu announced the Workplace Charging Challenge. The Challenge aims to increase the number of U.S. employers offering charging tenfold over the next five years. … Continue reading Obama Launches Electric Vehicles Everywhere Challenge
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