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Georgia Power Requests Renewables Development In 20-Year Energy Plan

As part of its 2016 integrated resource plan (IRP), filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), Georgia Power is requesting approval of its...

76West Aims To Bring Clean Energy Start-Ups To N.Y.’s Southern Tier

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, D-N.Y., says the 76West competition, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, is now accepting applications...

Wind Power Helps Nova Scotia Set Renewable Energy Record

Nova Scotia Power (NSP), the Canadian province’s primary electricity provider, says wind power helped it achieve a new renewable energy record in 2015, with...

AWEA: 2015 Marks Third-Biggest Year For New U.S. Wind Power

The American Wind Energy Association has revealed the industry's latest statistics, which show the U.S. had a strong year.

Fourteen-State Study: Power Transmission Upgrades Bring More Wind Power

Savings on producing electricity are only just the start of the benefits provided to regions that expand their electrical transmission, according to a 14-state...

Navigant Ranks Chinese Market The Highest For Wind Capacity Growth

China is the only market Navigant Research has ranked as “booming” for wind capacity growth in a new report. According to the research firm,...

Study: Wind & Solar Could Eclipse Fossil Fuels For Electric Power Within 15 Years

The U.S. could slash greenhouse-gas emissions from power production by up to 78% below 1990 levels within 15 years while meeting increased energy demand,...

Capstone Enters Share Agreement With iCON Infrastructure

Toronto-based Capstone Infrastructure Corp. has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Irving Infrastructure Corp. for the acquisition of all issued and outstanding common...

EWEA: After ‘Hugely Over-Subscribed’ Wind Auction, Spain Could Miss 2020 Goal

In light of Spain’s recent 500 MW wind power auction that did not adequately satisfy the market’s demand, the country is at risk of...

Sierra Club’s New Campaign Urges 100% Clean Energy For 100 Cities

The Sierra Club says it has launched a new initiative, the #ReadyFor100 campaign, which will challenge 100 cities across the U.S. to commit to...

RE100 Members Reach Halfway Mark Toward 100% Renewables Goal

Companies involved in the RE100 campaign are, on average, halfway toward meeting their 100% renewable energy goals, according to a new report published by...

World Energy Council Calls For Holistic Look At Energy Storage Costs

A narrow focus on cost alone may be leading to misconceptions about the real value of energy storage, according to a new report by...

Vestas Continues Roll-Up Strategy: Turbine Manufacturer To Acquire ISP Availon

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has agreed to acquire Rheine, Germany-based Availon, an independent service provider (ISP) with approximately 400 employees and a wind...

Wind Energy Beats Nuclear Power On ERCOT Grid In 2015

In 2015, wind energy surpassed nuclear power to become the third biggest source of electricity in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region....

IRENA: Boosting Renewables Could Increase Global GDP $1.3 Trillion By 2030

The agency outlines the benefits - including those related to the economy, human welfare and employment - that could be achieved by doubling the global share of renewable energy by 2030 from 2010 levels.

BNEF: Despite Cheap Fossil Fuel, Clean Energy Set Records In 2015

Clean energy investment surged in China, Africa, the U.S., Latin America and India in 2015, driving the world total to its highest-ever figure of...

CanWEA Marks Another Big Year For Wind In Canada

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) says 2015 was another remarkable year for wind energy in the country: Specifically, says CanWEA, Canada closed the...

Obama Underscores Renewable Energy Accomplishments In Final SOTU

President Barack Obama, during his eighth and final State of the Union address - fresh on the conclusion of a year of global climate...

Suzlon Enhances Renewables Portfolio With Foray Into Solar Sector

Indian turbine manufacturer Suzlon Group has announcedits foray into the solar sector: With letters of intent from Southern Power Distribution Co. of Telangana Ltd....

Investment Fund Scoops Up Renewables Developer

I Squared Capital, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund, has acquired Lincoln Clean Energy (LCE), a developer, owner and operator of wind and solar...

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