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Betsy Lillian
Betsy Lillian serves as the editor of North American Windpower, as well as sister publications NGT News, Solar Industry and Unmanned Aerial Online. She has been with Zackin Publications since 2012.
IRS Issues Revised Start-Of-Construction Guidance For Wind Developers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its start-of-construction rule for wind developers, which will now be given four years to qualify for the...
AWEA Honors Iowa Senator’s Impact On Wind Industry
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is recognizing U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, for his leadership in advancing wind energy in Iowa and around...
FWS Seeks Comment On Proposed Improvements To Eagle Conservation Program
In a move designed to maintain strong protections for bald and golden eagles, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) says it is opening...
Kansas Wind Project To Be Powered By 54 Vestas Towers
Edmonton, Alberta-based Capital Power Corp. has placed a firm and unconditional order for 54 of Vestas’ V117-3.3 MW turbines, to be deployed at the...
DNV GL-Led Project Shows Feasibility Of Wind-Powered Oil Recovery
A DNV GL-led project is proving that wind-powered water injection for the oil and gas industry is technically feasible and offers a cost-competitive alternative...
Moventas Rolls Out Gearbox Services For Siemens 2.3 Turbines
Gearbox specialist Moventas has announced a suite of after-sales services designed to address the failures of Winergy gearboxes in the Siemens 2.3 fleet of...
Gearbox Express Opens New Wisconsin Base Alongside AWEA’s Kiernan
Gearbox Express (GBX), a provider of independent, down-tower service for wind turbine gearbox re-manufacturing, has opened a new headquarters in Mukwonago, Wis.
Tom Kiernan, CEO...
AWS Truepower Acquires Energy-Related Forecasting Assets Of MESO
AWS Truepower, a provider of wind and solar consulting and engineering services, has acquired the energy-related forecasting assets of longtime partner MESO Inc.
MESO, a...
Siemens’ New 3.3 MW Onshore Model Ready For German Market
Siemens' direct-drive SWT-3.3-130 onshore wind turbine - with hub heights of 85, 115 and 130 meters - has passed independent type testing and is...
New Jersey Offshore Wind Bill Gets Axed By Gov. Christie – Again
The governor claims the legislation, which would have directly benefited Fishermen's Energy, "seeks to usurp" the authority of the BPU.
David Burton Appointed Leader Of Mayer Brown’s N.Y. Renewables Group
Global legal services organization Mayer Brown says David K. Burton has joined the firm’s tax transactions and consulting practice and renewable energy group as...
Suzlon Installs Nearly 1 GW Of Wind In India In FY16
Suzlon Group says it commissioned 900 MW of wind projects during financial year 2015-2016 (FY16) in India; that’s a more than 100% increase in...
Akin Gump Welcomes John Marciano To Project Finance Practice
International law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP has named John Marciano III a partner in the global project finance practice at...
New Montana Campaign Promotes Economic Benefits Of Adopting Renewables
The Montana Renewable Energy Association and Renewable Northwest have launched a campaign to expand the use of renewable energy in Montana.
The new marketing campaign...
Senate Passes Amendment To Restore DOE Wind Research Funding
The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan amendment to restore wind energy research funding for fiscal year 2017 to the level provided for the...
Siemens Reels In Big Offshore Order From ScottishPower Renewables
Siemens says it has received a major order for its offshore wind business: The company will supply, install and commission 102 wind turbines, each...
MHI Vestas Installs Powerful V164-8.0 MW Turbines In Offshore-Like Site
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has constructed and installed two V164-8.0 MW wind turbines for European Energy A/S, acting in a joint venture with a...
Gamesa Inks Four Wind Contracts In India
Gamesa has secured several new turbine orders for the supply of 198 MW in India.
The first contract encompasses 50 G114-2.0 MW Class S turbines...
Senvion Establishes Tokyo Office, Secures Turbine Order In Japan
German turbine manufacturer Senvion has opened a new office in Tokyo, as well as secured a 6 MW order in Japan.
The project will use...
GE Notches Milestone For Global Onshore Wind Installations
GE Renewable Energy says it now has more than 50,000 MW of onshore wind turbines installed across the globe; that's more than 30,000 GE...