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Signed Clean Energy Bill Would Be ‘Giant Step Forward’ For Md., Says AWEA
Before the 2016 Maryland legislative session adjourned Monday, state lawmakers finalized legislation to increase the state’s use of renewable energy to 25% by 2020.
In...
CanWEA: Wind Poised To Play Big Role In Quebec’s 2030 Energy Policy
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is welcoming the publication of the Quebec government’s 2030 energy policy, which includes increasing total renewable energy production...
Bill To Ease Wind Power Regulations In Nebraska Moves Forward
A bill that would ease regulations regarding the installation of wind turbines in Nebraska has advanced through the state legislature, reports the Journal Star....
Berkeley Lab: RPS-Driven Demand For Renewables Could Double In 15 Years
Most state RPS requirements will continue to rise through at least 2020, if not beyond; collectively, these policies will require substantial further growth in U.S. renewable electricity supplies, the report says.
Maryland Senate Passes Legislation To Boost State’s RPS
In a 31-14 vote Wednesday, the Maryland Senate passed legislation to expand the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS).
The bill, S.B.921, aims to increase Maryland's...
EWEA Calls For Flexible Power Markets Across Europe
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), with the support of energy industry leaders, is challenging European policymakers to adopt a flexible and dynamic energy...
In Letter To Governor, Fishermen’s Urges Passage Of N.J. Offshore Wind Bill
Wind developer Fishermen’s Energy is urging Gov. Chris Christie, R-N.J., to sign S.988, an offshore wind bill recently passed by the New Jersey General...
ACORE Highlights Strong Showing At National Renewable Energy Policy Forum
At its recent annual National Renewable Energy Policy Forum, the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) says speakers and participants predicted a bright future...
N.J. Assembly OKs Offshore Bill Fishermen’s Says ‘Cannot Be Ignored’
A similar bill was pocket vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie earlier this year, but the offshore developer believes the "political calculus" is different now.
RCG Launches Study To Assess Impact Of A ‘Brexit’ On Offshore Wind
The Renewables Consulting Group (RCG) has launched a multi-client study to analyze the possible implications on the U.K.’s future offshore renewables and environmental legislation...
Oregon Gov. Officially Signs Clean Electricity And Coal Transition Plan
The state’s two biggest utilities will increase their RPS to 50% by 2040, as well as eliminate coal-fired generation no later than the end of 2035.
Clean Energy Deployment Highlighted In New U.S., Canada Agreement
Through an agreement from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Barack Obama, the two countries will work together to implement the Paris...
Ontario Municipalities Band Together Against Feed-In Tariffs For Wind
The Township of Wainfleet Council says it wants to assess renewable energy alternatives that have "less impact on the host communities."
EWEA Heads To Poland To Argue Against Proposed Wind Legislation
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has put out a statement concerning proposed legislation in Poland that would restrict the building of new turbines...
CanWEA Backs Vancouver Declaration On Clean Growth And Climate Change
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is backing an agreement by Canada’s first ministers - the Vancouver declaration on clean growth and climate change...
Oregon Raises Renewable Energy Goal To 50% By 2040
Oregon legislators have made a bipartisan decision to raise the state’s renewable energy law to 50% renewables by 2040. The new state law doubles...
U.S. Senator To Propose Bill To Extend ITC Until 2025
U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has announced his intentions to propose a bill that would extend the investment tax credit (ITC) until 2025...
How Did Obama’s Recovery Act Transform America’s Energy System?
President Barack Obama’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, the largest single investment in clean energy in history, has provided more than...
Illinois AG: EPA’s Clean Power Plan Should Survive Legal Barriers
In light of a teleconference from Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Sierra Club is calling for quick action by Gov. Bruce Rauner...
NREL: Extended Tax Credits Mean More Renewables Deployment, Emissions Cuts
The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits...