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Acciona Announces Its Next U.S. Wind Project
Acciona Energía has announced its second wind project in Texas, the 144.9 MW Palmas Altas facility.
Representing the company’s ninth wind farm in the U.S., the...
NRDC’s New ‘Revolution Now’ Reports On Wind, Solar, LEDs And EVs
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has launched a new initiative to track the historic development of wind and solar power, LED light bulbs,...
Construction Begins On Illinois Wind Farm With Corporate PPA Duo
A wind project that will sell its energy to both Bloomberg LP and General Motors (GM) has begun construction in Logan County, Ill.
The 185...
DOI Proposes Lease Sale For Massachusetts Offshore Wind
Ryan Zinke, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has announced the proposed lease sale for two additional areas offshore Massachusetts for...
North Kent Wind Powers Up In Ontario
Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) have announced that North Kent Wind, a 100 MW wind facility in Ontario,...
BOEM Seeks Info, Industry Interest In New York Offshore Wind Development
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is publishing a call for information and nominations for offshore wind energy...
Heartland Divide Wind Farm To Provide Power For Iowa Co-op
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) has announced the development of the Heartland Divide Wind Farm, set for completion by the end of this year.
CIPCO...
U.S. Contractor JE Dunn Preps For Renewables Surge, Adds New Execs
JE Dunn Construction recently appointed three renewable energy executives as it pursues the rapidly expanding renewables sector in the U.S.
Founded in 1924, JE Dunn...
With New Renewables Plan, DTE Energy Appoints Projects VP
DTE Energy, a Detroit-based diversified energy company, has named a new leader for its major enterprise projects (MEP), which includes planned renewable energy facilities.
Joi...
Spurring N.J. Offshore Wind, EDF RE To Scoop Up Fishermen’s Energy Project
As a direct response to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s goal to promote the development of 3.5 GW of offshore wind in the state,...
It’s Official: Google Matches 100% Of Energy With Renewables
In 2017, Google met its goal of matching all of its global electricity use with 100% renewable energy.
As planned, the company purchased a kilowatt-hour...
Xcel Energy Acquires NextEra Wind Farm In North Dakota
Xcel Energy is continuing to transition its fleet to carbon-free energy in the Upper Midwest with the addition of the Foxtail Wind Energy Center...
Illinois Moves Forward On Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans
On Tuesday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved, with modifications, the Illinois Power Agency’s (IPA) Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, which the ICC predicts...
AWEA Honors Colorado Senator, A ‘Steadfast Friend’ To U.S. Wind Workers
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has been named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at...
In Major Boon For N.J. Offshore Wind, Ørsted Is Coming To Atlantic City
Today, Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., announced at the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum that Ørsted will open an office in Atlantic City, N.J., next...
Invenergy Announces Corporate Wind Deal With Grupo Bimbo
Global baking company Grupo Bimbo has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) to receive 100 MW of wind energy from Invenergy's Santa Rita...
BOEM Seeks Public Input On Advancing Atlantic Offshore Wind
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is conducting what it calls a high-level assessment of all waters off...
Midwest Distillery Commits To 100% Wind Energy
MGP, a U.S. supplier of premium distilled spirits and specialty wheat proteins and starches, has committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity needs from...
Citi To Power QTS Data Center With Texas Wind Energy
Citi has entered into a new arrangement to supply wind energy for a 10-year term to a QTS Realty Trust (QTS) data center in...
AWEA Announces Latest Lineup Of WINDPOWER Speakers
New speakers have been confirmed for the American Wind Energy Association's (AWEA) upcoming WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition in Chicago.
Taking place May 7-10, the show's...