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AVANGRID Expands Wind Generation in 2019
In 2019, Avangrid Renewables, the third-largest U.S. wind operator, commissioned 831 MW of new wind projects and prepared for the construction of 700 MW...
Two Newly Completed Wind Farms Power Upper Midwest
Upper Midwest customers of Xcel Energy are now receiving renewable energy from two newly completed wind facilities, the 150 MW Foxtail Wind Project in...
Energir Appoints Chronopoulos Vice President and CFO
Énergir Inc., a diversified energy company, has appointed Mary Chronopoulos as vice president and CFO, effective April 6.
Mary Chronopoulos has more than 20 years...
Hydro-Quebec Issues Call for Tenders For Wind Power Integration
Hydro-Québec Distribution has issued a call for tenders for the purchase of wind power integration services for all wind farms under contract.
Given the...
Construction Begins on 522 MW New Mexico Wind Project
Xcel Energy has broken ground on the 522 MW Sagamore Wind Project, located near Dora in Roosevelt County, N.M.
When operational in late 2020,...
Busch Ranch II Wind Project Comes Online in Colorado
Black Hills Corp. says construction has been completed and commercial operations initiated for the 60 MW Busch Ranch II wind project in southern Colorado.
The...
Utility Petitions CPUC for 200 MW of New Renewable Energy
Colorado Electric, a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp., has submitted a proposal to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission seeking approval of a plan that...
Dominion Energy Gets Behind Buildup of Wind, Solar Careers
Dominion Energy and nearly two dozen other organizations recently launched SHINE - Solar Hands-On Instructional Network of Excellence to train solar installers at Southside...
Southern Power Scoops Up Skookumchuck
Southern Power, a subsidiary of Southern Co., has acquired the 136 MW Skookumchuck Wind Facility in Washington state.
The project, developed by RES, represents Southern...
NIPSCO, EDPR Announce Indiana Crossroads Wind Farm
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. (NIPSCO) and EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) have executed a build and transfer agreement that will bring...
EIA Short-Term Forecast: Rising Renewable, Falling Coal Generation
In its recently released Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is expecting U.S. electric power sector generation from renewables other than...
Wind Solar Alliance Report Quantifies Impact Of Electricity Market Reforms
A new report from the Wind Solar Alliance (WSA) finds that electricity market reforms in the Midwest, Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic could end up...
PacifiCorp Plans Coal Retirements, Major Wind And Solar Additions
PacifiCorp has released a draft of its long-term energy plan, which continues investments in new wind generation and transmission while adding significant new solar...
DTE Energy Strives For Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
Detroit-based DTE Energy has announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within its electric company by 2050.
This new goal sets a framework...
Report: Texas Wind On Track To Outpace Coal For Electricity In 2020
In 2020, the state of Texas is expected to get more of its electricity from wind power than from coal, according to new findings...
Dominion Energy Proposes 2.6 GW Offshore Wind Project
Virginia-based utility Dominion Energy has proposed an offshore wind project totaling more than 2.6 GW.
If approved, the 220-turbine project would be located 27 miles...
DTE Energy Seeks Michigan Wind And Solar
DTE Energy is issuing requests for proposals (RFP) for additional solar and wind projects in Michigan.
DTE will use these resources to help achieve...
Duke Energy Targets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050
Duke Energy has announced an updated climate strategy that includes a new goal of net-zero carbon emissions from electric generation by mid-century.
The company...
Tenaska Celebrates Construction Of Missouri Wind Farm
Landowners, elected officials and community leaders gathered last week in Nodaway County, Mo., to celebrate the construction of the Tenaska Clear Creek Energy Center,...
CPUC Proposes Actions To Address Grid Reliability, Low-Carbon Future
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has proposed new actions designed to address reliable electric service while ensuring that California continues to make progress...