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State Gov. Blocks Bill Passage To End Clean Energy Freeze
Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, has vetoed a bill that would have effectively extended the two-year “freeze” on Ohio’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS). Environmental...
Coal Instead Of Wind In Oklahoma? Sierra Club Fights Back In Court
The Sierra Club has filed its opening brief with the Oklahoma Supreme Court in an effort to overturn a decision by the Oklahoma Corporation...
Michigan Legislators Green-Light Increased Renewables Standard
Following eleventh hour negotiations on Thursday, Michigan legislators approved a comprehensive energy reform package, which, among other actions, will expand the state’s renewable portfolio...
Feds Release Long-Anticipated Final Rule For Eagle Take Permits
The American Bird Conservancy says it remains concerned about the lack of incentives for wind energy companies to comply with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's voluntary guidelines on eagle take.
Hundreds Urge Congress To Back 100% Renewable Energy
In a new letter, over 450 organizations, local officials, academics, civic leaders and businesses have urged members of the U.S. Congress to support a...
To Repower Or To Retrofit: How Does The PTC Affect Wind Owners’ Decisions?
In order to re-qualify an existing asset, wind owners must invest 80% of its fair market value; this is achieved through repowering or retrofitting.
U.S. Senators Propose 100% Clean Energy Bill
U.S. Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., have introduced a Senate resolution calling for generating 100% of the electricity consumed in...
Illinois Supreme Court To Clean Line: Yes, We Will Review Your Case
It’s a yes from the Illinois Supreme Court: The rejection of Clean Line Energy Partners’ $600 million Rock Island Clean Line will soon be...
Survey: Conservatives Do, Indeed, Support Clean Energy Development
A newly released poll conducted after the presidential election shows that more than 80% of voters surveyed indicated it is important for elected officials...
Lawmaker Takes Aim At Wind Farms Near Military Bases
U.S. Rep. Chris Collins has proposed a bill that would make new wind farms built within 40 miles of military bases ineligible for tax credits. Specifically, he has voiced his concern for an Apex project in western New York.
Report: U.S. Renewables Upped Their Game In First Three Quarters
Renewable energy sources provided 15.1% of net U.S. electrical generation during the first three quarters of this year, according to nonprofit SUN DAY Campaign,...
Florida City Rolls Out 100% Renewable Energy Plans
The St. Petersburg, Fla., City Council has formally approved the city’s commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy. According to the Sierra Club, St....
Court Makes Landmark Ruling On Illinois Wind Turbine Dispute
Wind energy developers and landowners versus the construction industry: Who emerged victorious in the Illinois court case?
Obama Administration Rolls Out Series Of New Clean Energy Initiatives
Before leaving office, the Obama administration gives one more push to promote a clean energy economy and continue the global transition to zero- and low-carbon energy sources.
Oklahoma Senator: Kill State’s Wind PTC In 2017
Oklahoma State Sen. Mike Mazzei, R-Tulsa, wants to do away with the state’s production tax credit (PTC) for wind power. Mazzei, who serves as...
Trump Elected POTUS; Clean Energy Stakeholders React
The American Wind Energy Association maintains that it will work diligently with the Trump administration “to assure that wind power continues to be a vibrant part of the U.S. economy.”
Paris Agreement Officially Enters Force; What’s On The COP22 Agenda?
According to Nordex, the finalized agreement will bring forth, in part, "an increasingly positive business environment for wind."
U.S. Congressman Discusses ITC Importance At N.Y. Wind Farm
As part of his continued efforts to fight for domestic energy security, Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., recently paid a visit to United Wind's turbine construction...
Offshore Wind Developer Claims Victory After ‘Inequitable Treatment’ By Ontario
Windstream Energy LLC has been awarded C$28 million in damages and costs for what it says was “inequitable treatment” by the government of Ontario.
Windstream...
Energy Nonprofit Gets The Word Out On Renewables-Supporting Lawmakers
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) has announced a slew of advertising in support of lawmakers advocating for clean energy solutions in the U.S.
The...