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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.
DTE Energy Beefs Up Carbon-Reduction Plans
Detroit-based DTE Energy has announced a new goal to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2040, which accelerates its previous commitment by a decade.
In...
Enel Talks U.S. Wind And Solar: Trends, Opportunities And The Hot Texas Market
This year, Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) began constructing a pair of Texas solar and wind projects that are poised to produce nearly...
GE Inks First Commercial Order For Cypress Platform
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Prowind GmbH to provide three Cypress units for the Elfershausen onshore wind project in Germany.
Prowind will...
Wind Wildlife Research Fund Lays Out 2019 Agenda
The Wind Wildlife Research Fund has raised $828,000 to support and implement seven priority research projects in 2019.
Launched in late 2018, the new...
EDF, Tucson Electric Partner For Oso Grande Wind Project
EDF Renewables North America has entered into a build and transfer agreement (BTA) with Arizona utility Tucson Electric Power (TEP) for the 247.4 MW...
National Offshore Wind Consortium Seeks R&D Proposals
The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium has announced up to $7 million in funding for its first comprehensive solicitation for offshore wind...
North Carolina Bill Seeks Wind Restrictions
Republican North Carolina Sens. Harry Brown, Paul Newton and Norman W. Sanderson have filed a bill that seeks to prohibit new wind energy development...
Energy Vet Matula Joins Leeward Renewable Energy In Dallas
Leeward Renewable Energy has added Theodore D. Matula to its leadership team as the company continues expanding its renewable energy business.
Matula joins Leeward...
DOE Announces Wind Research Funding Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced up to $28.1 million in funding aimed at advancing wind energy nationwide across the onshore, offshore and...
NRG Technology Curbs Bat Mortalities At EDF Wind Farm
A recent trial of NRG Systems’ bat deterrent system at an EDF Renewables wind farm in Illinois yielded an overall reduction in bat fatalities...
Joint Industry Project To Tackle Extreme-Weather Challenges For Turbines
DNV GL, an independent energy advisory and certification body, is calling on wind stakeholders to join a new joint industry project (JIP) to mutually...
Corporate Giants Come Together For Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance
Google, Facebook, General Motors and Walmart, along with over 300 other companies, have launched the Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA).
According to the partners, the...
Idaho Power Targets Carbon-Free Electricity By 2045
Idaho Power Co. has announced a commitment to provide 100% carbon-free electricity to customers by 2045.
To achieve the goal, the company plans to continue...
Enel Acquires Tradewind Energy
Enel Green Power North America Inc. (EGPNA) has closed an agreement to purchase Kansas-based renewable developer Tradewind Energy Inc.
EGPNA has acquired all of Tradewind’s...
With Wind And Solar Costs Dropping, U.S. Enters ‘Coal Cost Crossover’
According to new research, the U.S. has entered a "coal cost crossover," meaning the majority of existing coal plants are increasingly more expensive than...
FERC Seeks Input On Improvements To Transmission Incentives Policy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking comments on possible improvements to its electric transmission incentives policy.
FERC says the goal is to ensure...
New York Offshore Wind Alliance Grows Membership
The New York Offshore Wind Alliance (NYOWA) has announced new members: EnBW North America, EDF Renewables and Vineyard Wind.
NYOWA, a project of the Alliance...
NOAA, BOEM And Fishing Industry Sign Offshore Wind MOU
NOAA Fisheries, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) have signed a 10-year memorandum of understanding (MOU)...
Barnhart Becomes U.S. Provider Of Windcare’s Craneless O&M Tech
Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. Inc., a lifting and logistics contractor based in Memphis, Tenn., has entered into a license agreement with Windcare India...
Lansing Mayor Proposes Renewable Energy Credits For All City Facilities
Andy Schor, mayor of Lansing, Mich., has announced a proposal for the city to power all of its government buildings using energy from 100%...