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University Of Delaware Leads New Effort To Catalyze U.S. Offshore Wind
The University of Delaware (UD) is leading an effort to spark conversation and action among government and industry in hopes of advancing the...
Court Victory For Ostrander Point Wind Project In Ontario
The Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed a recent decision of the province's Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) to overturn a renewable energy approval (REA)...
Health Agency Finds No Reliable Proof That Wind Farms Pose Danger
Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft information paper concluding that 'there is no reliable or consistent evidence...
Renewables Account For 99% Of New U.S. Generation In January
Non-hydro renewable energy sources accounted for more than 99% of all new U.S. electrical generating capacity installed during January for a total of...
Study: Wind Farms Are A Smart Long-Term Investment
There has been some debate about whether wind turbines have a more limited shelf life than other energy technologies. However, a new study...
Despite Strong Growth Outlook, U.S. Wind Market Faces Several Risk Factors
The wind power industry responded in record fashion to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) 2013 'under construction' deadline for production tax credit...
Wind Power Keeps Michigan Utilities On Track To Meet RPS Goal
Thanks to a surge in wind power development, Michigan's utilities are on track to meeting the state's 10% by 2015 renewable portfolio standard...
Suzlon’s Turbines Achieve Record Production During Polar Vortex
Turbine company Suzlon notes that during the polar vortex that hit northern U.S. states last month, 71 of the company's machines situated in...
First Wind Reaches Deal With Wary Conservation Groups
First Wind has worked with a coalition of non-profit organizations representing the Appalachian Trail to help alleviate their concerns about one of its...
Consortium Nixes Plans To Expand London Array Offshore Wind Farm
The consortium behind the 630 MW London Array, currently the world's largest wind farm, has announced it will not proceed with the development...
Dominion Sets Sights On Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Area
Virginia-based Dominion has announced it has filed with federal regulators to be among the bidders seeking to develop wind turbines on nearly 80,000...
U.S. Survey Finds Majority Support For Action On Global Warming
A national survey conducted in the final months of 2013 finds that most Americans support national action on global warming and energy policies....
Report: Renewable Energy Will Supply At Least 5% Of Mining Industry Power Demand By...
The electricity-hungry mining industry is investing in renewable energy, such as solar and wind, to power its operations, particularly those in remote locations,...
Beothuk Energy Chooses Proposed Site For Canadian Offshore Wind Farm
Beothuk Energy Inc. has announced its preferred site for a proposed demonstration offshore wind farm in Canada. Beothuk wants to build and operate...
Oklahoma Utility Enhances Its WindChoice Program For Customers
Public Service Co. of Oklahoma (PSO) says it has made it easier for customers to take advantage of Oklahoma wind energy, and at...
Kahuku Wind Project Back Online Following 2012 Energy-Storage Fire
Boston-based First Wind has announced that the Kahuku Wind project in Oahu is again operating at full capacity. Following an energy-storage facility fire...
Five Key Factors That Affect Wind Farm Bankability
The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of wind power is rapidly gaining equilibrium with other energy sources, making it one of the most...
AWEA Report: Wind Energy Reduces Consumers’ Electricity Bills
Wind power is keeping electricity bills low for U.S. homes and businesses, thanks to plummeting wind energy costs driven by technological improvements, finds...
U.S. Interior Dept. Releases First National Interactive Map Of Onshore Wind Turbines
The U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released the first publicly available interactive map and geo-dataset showing more...
Dominion Green Power Program Reaches 20,000 Customers
Five years into the program, more than 20,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers are now signed up for the Dominion Green Power program, the...