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Governor Green-Lights New Renewables Siting Bill In Vermont
According to Shumlin, the newly altered bill, which he originally vetoed, "provides a road map" for the transformation of the state's energy system.
Report Says Renewables Will Beat Coal, Gas With Lowest Electricity Costs
Low prices for coal and natural gas are likely to persist, but they will fail to prevent a fundamental transformation of the world electricity...
Legislators Introduce Bill To Extend ITC, Spur Offshore Wind
U.S. Sen. Markey announced his intentions to propose a bill extending the ITC months ago. Now, with Sen. Whitehouse, he has introduced the WIND Act, which will extend the 30% tax credits through 2025.
U.S. Earns Big Upgrades In MAKE’s Global Wind Power Market Outlook
Thanks to policy clarity in the U.S. and China, MAKE Consulting has boosted its 10-year global wind market outlook by 1%. The firm says...
Vetoed In Vermont: Renewables Siting Bill Struck Down – For Now
The legislature will soon meet to decide the fate of S.230, which Gov. Peter Shumlin has vetoed due to "last-minute" changes he feels would set back the state's clean energy industry.
NYSERDA To Place Bid In New York’s Offshore Wind Auction
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) says it will participate in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's recently announced auction...
DOI Proposes Wind Lease Sale For 81,000 Acres Offshore N.Y.
The Interior Department says it worked with several industry partners to identify an area that can support a large-scale commercial wind project.
Renewables Status Report Underscores Records Broken In 2015
Yet another report highlighting the rise of renewable energy and its benefits has been released - this time by REN21.
In its Renewables 2016 Global...
AWEA Fact-Checks Donald Trump’s Recent Wind Energy Comments
The American Wind Energy Association has responded to Donald Trump's recent remarks on wind, including claims about cost and danger to birds.
DOE Advances Fishermen’s Energy – And Two Alternates – In Offshore Wind Technology Program
On May 27, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) identified three projects from its offshore wind portfolio - the Atlantic City Windfarm, developed by...
Proposed Mass. Energy Bill Devotes 1.2 GW To Offshore Wind
According to several renewables stakeholders, the draft legislation is a good step forward but needs a bigger commitment to wind energy.
AWEA’s Annual WINDPOWER Shows ‘Wind Is Winning’
The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2016 is in full swing in New Orleans, where wind power executives are saying wind power -...
GE Rolls Out New 3 MW North American Turbine Platform
GE Renewable Energy has unveiled a new North American version of its 3 MW turbine platform in advance of the American Wind Energy Association’s...
New York PSC Approves Utility Reforms To Promote Clean Energy
The commission says the requirements will help utilities meet renewable energy goals set forth in Gov. Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision.
Corporate PPAs – What Are The Market Trends?
The recent increase in renewable energy purchases by corporations is presenting a tremendous growth opportunity for project developers.
Survey: U.S. Voters Increasingly Upping Support For Alternative Energy Policies
A new survey by Lazard Ltd., a financial advisory and asset management firm, has found bipartisan support for clean energy policies has increased among...
Xcel Project Could Bring 600 MW Of New Wind Power To Colorado
Xcel Energy has filed a proposal with the Colorado PUC to build, own and operate the Rush Creek Wind Project, which includes 600 MW of new wind.
New Coalition Aims To Bring More Renewables To Corporations
The Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA) has commenced operations as a coalition aiming to empower multinational companies to transform electricity systems with renewable energy.
Specifically,...
Earthquakes In Oklahoma – What Will They Do To Wind Turbines?
DNV GL explores whether wind turbines can withstand the increasing number of earthquakes that are shaking up the Central U.S. states.
U.S. Still Tops The List Of Most Attractive Renewable Energy Markets
The U.S. has maintained its No. 1 spot as the most enticing renewable energy market for investors in EY’s latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness...