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Falmouth, Mass., Voters Reject Turbine Decommissioning
The Cape Cod Times reported that Falmouth, Mass., voters rejected a question on Tuesday's ballot that would have funded the removal of two...
Heavy Equipment Auction To Feature All-Terrain 700-Ton Crane
An upcoming industrial auction of heavy industrial equipment used in wind farm construction will include a 2008 Terex Demag AC700 all-terrain crane with...
D.C. Nonprofit Selects Wind Energy Program
Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit Groundswell has selected Herndon, Va.-based Washington Gas Energy Services (WGES) to power 23 houses of worship and three public charter...
California ISO Works To Advance Renewable Energy
The California Independent System Operator Corp. (California ISO) says its board of governors has approved a proposed market design change to help foster...
Vestas’ Engel Encourages EU Leaders To Adopt 2030 Climate, Energy Targets
If the European Union (EU) hopes to reach its climate and energy objectives, Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel says it must promptly agree on...
U.S. Execs Predict More Renewables Investment, Potential For Energy Independence
Ninety-five percent of U.S. energy executives expect continued research and development (R&D) investment in alternative energy projects this year, according to a new...
Mexico Blades For Japanese Project Stored At Port Corpus Christi
Port Corpus Christi anticipates more exports of wind turbine components based on a recent shipment of turbine components moving through its operation. According...
Municipal Utility Plan Includes More Wind Energy
The Lincoln Electric System public utility has announced plans to triple the amount of wind energy it uses within the next two years....
First Wind Awards 16 Scholarships In Six States
First Wind has announced that 16 scholarships have been awarded to college-bound students as part of the 2013 First Wind Scholars program. The...
Brazil’s BNDES Says Gamesa Is Compliant With Local Content Requirements
Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) says turbine manufacturer Gamesa meets Brazil's local content requirements, which, among other things, mandates that...
Wind, Solar Generation Continues To Grow In Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reports that electric generation from renewable resources in Texas increased 7% in 2012, compared to 2011,...
ZF Services Launches 2.5 MW Test Bench
ZF Services has completed installation of the 2.5 MW test bench at its Vernon Hills, Ill.-based wind service center. The project, which began...
Survey Says: Illinois Voters Support Fixing ‘Broken’ RPS Law
A majority of Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and...
Siemens Study: Better Site Optimization Can Help Save Billions
Based on a study, Siemens says it is feasible to save up to EUR 45 billion if it could better enhance efficiencies in...
Iowa State Engineers Design And Test Taller Towers Using Pre-Fab Concrete
Researchers at Iowa State University are working to design and test taller wind turbine towers using concrete panels that could reach more robust...
ALLETE CEO: Expect Balanced Mix Of Power Generation
With industrial demand for around-the-clock affordable electricity growing, Minnesota Power is continuing on its strategic path to ensure that tomorrow's power generation mix...
To Drive Awareness, DWEA Proclaims June Small Wind Month
The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) has proclaimed June as Small Wind Month and will be participating in a series of community outreach...
DEUS Rescue Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Boulder, Colo.-based fall protection equipment provider DEUS Rescue says it has achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification for the manufacture, assembly and supply of fall...
Women Of Wind Energy Issues Annual Awards
Three wind industry professionals were honored at the Women of Wind Energy's (WoWE) annual luncheon at the American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER 2013...
New Database Tracks Energy Legislation Across U.S.
Colorado State University's Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) has announced the rollout of the Advanced Energy Legislation (AEL) Tracker, a new...