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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.
Public Officials Tour EDPR’s Meadow Lake Wind Farm
Last Wednesday, Houston-based EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) celebrated National Clean Energy Week with a tour of its Meadow Lake Wind Farm in...
T-Mobile Announces New Renewable Energy Deals
T-Mobile has announced several moves that will bring the company to 95% of its commitment to use 100% renewable energy.
First, T-Mobile’s previously announced wind...
Chapel Hill Sets 100% Renewable Energy Goal
The town council of Chapel Hill, N.C., has unanimously passed a resolution establishing a goal of 100% clean, renewable energy by 2050. The resolution...
Vestas Announces Nearly 600 Job Cuts
As it scales down production of its V136 wind turbine blades, Vestas is laying off nearly 600 employees.
To meet the manufacturing requirements of...
New DNV GL Tool Allows Better Forecasting For Renewable Energy Projects
DNV GL has developed a tool for renewable energy stakeholders to better forecast weather, load or prices for projects.
According to DNV GL, the tool...
Scout Secures Financing For GE-Powered Heart Of Texas Wind Farm
Scout Clean Energy LLC, a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, has closed construction financing and tax equity commitments on the 180 MW Heart...
DNV GL: Data-Sharing Concerns Remain Barrier To Wind Digitalization
Digitalization is already playing a major role in the growth of wind energy, but it can still drive further improvements in operational efficiency, decision-making...
Berkeley Lab: Expected Useful Life Of Wind Farms Keeps Rising
A national lab study says the expected useful life of U.S. wind projects has increased to 30 years.
The findings come from a new paper...
DTE Energy Strives For Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Detroit-based DTE Energy has announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within its electric company by 2050.
This new goal sets a framework...
Atlantic Shores Launches Offshore Surveys, Appoints Fisheries Liaison Officer
Preparing for future development, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind LLC - a 50/50 joint venture between EDF and Shell New Energies US LLC - has...
Vestas Wins 168 MW Order For Locally Produced Mexico Project
Vestas has secured a 168 MW order for an undisclosed wind project in Mexico.
The order, which derives from a corporate power purchase agreement,...
Hunt And Circle Power Partner For Michigan Wind Duo
An affiliate of Hunt Cos. Inc. - a family-owned holding company that invests in businesses in the real estate and infrastructure markets - has...
GE Approves ExxonMobil Gear Oil For Entire Wind Turbine Fleet
GE has endorsed ExxonMobil's Mobil SHCTM Gear 320 WT turbine gear oil for all of its wind turbines worldwide.
This approval applies to the more...
Pattern Hosts Grand Opening Of Stillwater Wind With Montana Governor
This week, Pattern Energy Group Inc. held a grand opening ceremony for its 79.75 MW Stillwater Wind facility, located in Stillwater County, Mont.
Attending the...
Gopher Creek Wind Energy Project Now Operating In Texas
The 158 MW Gopher Creek Wind Energy project (formerly, Fluvanna II) has reached commercial operations in Texas.
This facility represents the second phase of...
Report: Texas Wind On Track To Outpace Coal For Electricity In 2020
In 2020, the state of Texas is expected to get more of its electricity from wind power than from coal, according to new findings...
ENGIE Inks Wind And Solar Deals With Microsoft
Microsoft has announced a deal with ENGIE to purchase a total of 230 MW from Texas wind and solar projects.
Microsoft will purchase the majority...
GE Finances E.ON Texas Wind Repowering
E.ON has secured more than $200 million in tax equity financing to repower its Panther Creek I and Panther Creek II Wind Farms in...
Arlington County Commits To 100% Clean, Renewable Electricity
On Saturday, the Arlington County Board in Virginia unanimously voted to adopt a new community energy plan (CEP) after a two-year review. In the...
Honda Secures New U.S. Wind And Solar Deals
Seeking to slash emissions from its manufacturing operations, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for wind and solar power that...