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Michigan Utilities On Track To Meet Renewable Energy Mandates
All of Michigan's electricity providers - except Detroit Public Lighting (DPL) - are on pace to meet the interim targets and final goals...
Wind Power To Play Limited Role In Connecticut’s Energy Plan
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has released a comprehensive energy strategy that aims to reduce costs for the state's residents and businesses. Among many...
New Bill Aims To Boost Pennsylvania’s Renewable Portfolio Standard
Pennsylvania State Rep. Greg Vitali has introduced legislation that would increase the amount of electricity that the commonwealth's utilities must obtain from wind...
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Streamline Renewable Energy Permitting
Sens. Mark Udall, D-Colo.; Michael Bennet, D-Colo.; Jon Tester, D-Mont.; and Dean Heller, R-Nev., have introduced legislation that would streamline the permitting process...
New Climate-Change Bill Would Make ‘Historic Investments’ In Renewable Energy
Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., have introduced comprehensive climate-change legislation that would also benefit renewable energy. Under the provisions of...
White House Document Reveals Obama’s Big Wind Energy Proposal
In his State of the Union (SOTU) address, President Barack Obama reiterated his support for renewable energy. But what he didn't say was...
Maryland Governor Testifies In Favor Of Offshore Wind Energy
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley testified before the state's Senate Finance Committee to urge support for an offshore wind energy bill he proposed last...
New York Raises Incentive Cap For On-Site Wind Energy Installations
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to increase the...
California Regulators Approve Energy-Storage Requirement
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has unanimously approved a decision to require Southern California Edison (SCE) to procure between 1.4 GW and...
State Of The Union: Obama Pledges Progress On Renewable Energy, Climate Change
President Barack Obama has been clear about his support for renewable energy - a position he reaffirmed in Tuesday night's State of the...
Does Sen. Murkowski’s New ‘Energy Blueprint’ Support Wind Power?
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's new energy blueprint, dubbed 'Energy 20/20: A Vision for America's Energy Future,' is certainly inclusive. The Alaska senator's 'all of...
House Caucus Urges IRS, Treasury To Clarify Wind Energy PTC Implementation Rules
Thirty members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the...
EWEA Speakers Blast European Policymakers For Hurting Wind Energy Industry
The European wind energy industry is being hit by the economic crisis, and a difficult situation should not be made worse by politicians...
Treasury Clarifies Sequestration Details On Section 1603 Grants
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has provided a bit of clarity for renewable energy developers receiving funding through the department's Section 1603...
Senator Urges Lawmakers To Reject Wind Energy Moratorium
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has spoken out against a proposal to place a three-year moratorium on offshore wind power development in Vermont. In...
Kathleen Wynne Chosen As Next Ontario Premier
Ontario's Liberal Party has chosen former Education Minister Kathleen Wynne as the province's next premier. Wynne will succeed Dalton McGuinty, who announced his...
CanWEA Slams Progressive Conservative Party’s Support For Wind Energy Moratorium
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) has spoken out against the Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) Party's continued support for a private member's motion...
Maryland Governor Unveils Offshore Wind Energy Legislation
After two unsuccessful attempts at passing offshore wind energy legislation over the past two years, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is trying again with...
FERC Proposes Reforms To Small Generator Interconnection Procedures And Agreements
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to modify its small generator interconnection procedures (SGIP) and...
Congressman Continues Push To Eliminate All Energy Tax Credits
Rep. Mike Pompeo, R-Kan., is renewing his push to eliminate all energy tax credits, including for wind power. Pompeo has introduced the 2013...