Wind energy
Created on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, myths, WSJ, energy solutions
June 19 -- A Wall Street Journal op-ed authored by a staffer of the industry-funded Heartland Institute claimed that "[p]hysical limitations" will not allow wind to become a major source of our power. ... [ +++ ]
June 19 -- A Wall Street Journal op-ed authored by a staffer of the industry-funded Heartland Institute claimed that "[p]hysical limitations" will not allow wind to become a major source of our power. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, Wyoming, renewable energy, growth, public opinion
June 17 -- Wind is — how shall we say it — different from other types of energy production. Wind is quieter. A little. Compare wind to a coal mine. While a large wind turbine does vibrate, it’s nothing ... [ +++ ]
June 17 -- Wind is — how shall we say it — different from other types of energy production. Wind is quieter. A little. Compare wind to a coal mine. While a large wind turbine does vibrate, it’s nothing ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, clean energy, manufacturing, jobs
June 17 -- Wind turbines are here to stay. They are increasing in numbers every day, and industry figures show that the amount of energy they are able to generate has reached tremendous levels. The ... [ +++ ]
June 17 -- Wind turbines are here to stay. They are increasing in numbers every day, and industry figures show that the amount of energy they are able to generate has reached tremendous levels. The ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, new CEO, AWEA
June 5 -- I've supported wind energy from the outside for many years, as a promising source of clean energy for America and hope for our future. Now I'm excited to get the chance to lead the U.S. ... [ +++ ]
June 5 -- I've supported wind energy from the outside for many years, as a promising source of clean energy for America and hope for our future. Now I'm excited to get the chance to lead the U.S. ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: Wind Energy, Eagles, Animal Protection
May 21 -- Recent reports of eagles being killed by wind turbines have stirred up a lot of emotion and controversy and understandably so. On the one hand, more wind energy will get the U.S. on the ... [ +++ ]
May 21 -- Recent reports of eagles being killed by wind turbines have stirred up a lot of emotion and controversy and understandably so. On the one hand, more wind energy will get the U.S. on the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: Associated Press, wind energy, clean energy, renewable energy birds
May 16 -- 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 ... [ +++ ]
May 16 -- 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 ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: PJM, wind energy, clean energy, renewable energy, energy market
May 16 -- PJM, the biggest competitive energy market in the world, could double the amount of planned wind and would still save ratepayers money, according to a new study of the PJM grid system. The PJM ... [ +++ ]
May 16 -- PJM, the biggest competitive energy market in the world, could double the amount of planned wind and would still save ratepayers money, according to a new study of the PJM grid system. The PJM ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 13 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, wind power, Iowa, Warren Buffet, renewable energy, clean energy
May 13 -- 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 ... [ +++ ]
May 13 -- 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 ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind power, wind energy, wind farms, renewable energy, clean energy
May 10 -- Wind power had a banner year in 2012, accounting for more new generating capacity than any other resource. Despite the boom in cheap natural gas, 42 percent of all new capacity last year ... [ +++ ]
May 10 -- Wind power had a banner year in 2012, accounting for more new generating capacity than any other resource. Despite the boom in cheap natural gas, 42 percent of all new capacity last year ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 10 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: PTC, Romney, Iowa, wind energy, wind farm, wind power, renewable energy
May 10 -- A controversial wind energy tax credit made MidAmerican Energy’s big new project in Iowa possible, the company’s CEO said Wednesday. MidAmerican has been one of Iowa’s biggest recipients of federal ... [ +++ ]
May 10 -- A controversial wind energy tax credit made MidAmerican Energy’s big new project in Iowa possible, the company’s CEO said Wednesday. MidAmerican has been one of Iowa’s biggest recipients of federal ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: Warren Buffett, wind farms, Iowa, wind energy, clean energy, renewable energy, wind power
May 9 -- A unit of Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. plans to invest $1.9 billion to build additional wind farms in Iowa that would increase its wind generating capacity in the state by ... [ +++ ]
May 9 -- A unit of Warren Buffett’s MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co. plans to invest $1.9 billion to build additional wind farms in Iowa that would increase its wind generating capacity in the state by ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 09 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: General Electric, wind, wind energy, clean energy, renewable energy
May 9 -- General Electric Co. (GE), the biggest U.S. supplier of wind turbines, expects domestic installations to double next year after the renewal of a tax credit boosts demand. Wind-farm developers ... [ +++ ]
May 9 -- General Electric Co. (GE), the biggest U.S. supplier of wind turbines, expects domestic installations to double next year after the renewal of a tax credit boosts demand. Wind-farm developers ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 / Industry News
Tags: GE, PTC, tax credit, renewable energy, clean energy, wind power, wind energy, wind turbines
May 7 -- General Electric Co (GE.N) said on Monday the renewal of the U.S. production tax credit has helped it sell wind turbines with 1 gigawatt of generating power since January. >>View Article ... [ +++ ]
May 7 -- General Electric Co (GE.N) said on Monday the renewal of the U.S. production tax credit has helped it sell wind turbines with 1 gigawatt of generating power since January. >>View Article ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind energy, wind power, wind, California, record generation, renewable energy
April 17 -- California’s wind energy production levels recently reached a new all-time high of 4,196 megawatts (MW). >>View Article [ +++ ]
April 17 -- California’s wind energy production levels recently reached a new all-time high of 4,196 megawatts (MW). >>View Article [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: IRS, wind energy, renewable energy, clean energy, tax credit, PTC, wind power
April 16 -- The Internal Revenue Service completed rules today that define how wind-farm developers can qualify for tax breaks. Under a law signed by President Barack Obama in January, wind projects must ... [ +++ ]
April 16 -- The Internal Revenue Service completed rules today that define how wind-farm developers can qualify for tax breaks. Under a law signed by President Barack Obama in January, wind projects must ... [ +++ ]
Created on Tuesday, 16 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: wind power, wind energy, Ohio, Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, AEPs, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar power, ALEC
April 16 -- In 2008, Ohio committed to generating more than 12 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. At the same time, the state set a goal of improving energy efficiency by 22 percent by ... [ +++ ]
April 16 -- In 2008, Ohio committed to generating more than 12 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. At the same time, the state set a goal of improving energy efficiency by 22 percent by ... [ +++ ]
Created on Monday, 15 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: renewable energy, clean energy, FERC, solar power, solar energy, wind power, wind energy
April 15 -- Renewables are leading again. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects has just released a report for the first three months of 2013. The report is called the ... [ +++ ]
April 15 -- Renewables are leading again. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects has just released a report for the first three months of 2013. The report is called the ... [ +++ ]
Created on Friday, 12 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: D.C., wind energy, wind power, RECs, renewable energy credits, renewable energy
April 12 -- The historic train depot signed a contract with Herndon, Va.-based Washington Gas Energy Services that will see it purchase renewable energy credits from a network of wind farms in order to ... [ +++ ]
April 12 -- The historic train depot signed a contract with Herndon, Va.-based Washington Gas Energy Services that will see it purchase renewable energy credits from a network of wind farms in order to ... [ +++ ]
Created on Thursday, 11 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: renewable energy, clean energy, wind energy, clean tech, natural gas, megawatt
April 11 -- If any sector would seem unlikely to be singled out for its robust dealmaking outlook, renewable energy might seem to be it. After a surge in investment and in installations over the past decade, ... [ +++ ]
April 11 -- If any sector would seem unlikely to be singled out for its robust dealmaking outlook, renewable energy might seem to be it. After a surge in investment and in installations over the past decade, ... [ +++ ]
Created on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 / Industry News
Tags: California, wind power, wind energy, record generation, renewable energy, clean energy
April 10 -- California wind power generators produced a record 4,196 megawatts of electricity Sunday evening, the state's grid operator reported. >>View Article [ +++ ]
April 10 -- California wind power generators produced a record 4,196 megawatts of electricity Sunday evening, the state's grid operator reported. >>View Article [ +++ ]
