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Former Iowa State Sen. Jeff Danielson Joins AWEA
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has hired Jeff Danielson, a former Iowa state senator, to lead policy advocacy efforts across Midwestern and Plains...
Michigan’s DTE Electric Issues Green Bonds
DTE Electric has issued its second offering of green bonds. The $650 million in bonds will finance green investments, including renewable energy and energy...
DOE Announces Teams For 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced 12 teams selected to participate in the 2020 Collegiate Wind Competition. Three new schools have been selected...
Ford To Procure Michigan Wind Power
Ford Motor Co. has announced the procurement of 500,000 MWh of locally sourced Michigan wind energy through DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program.
Ford's Dearborn truck plant,...
Michigan Regulators: Wind Continues To Dominate Renewable Generation
Wind generation continues to be the primary source of alternative energy in Michigan, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) ninth annual report...
Lawmakers Propose Offshore Wind For Territories Act
U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, have introduced the Offshore Wind for Territories Act, bipartisan legislation that would authorize offshore wind...
Iowa Report Refutes Human Health Risks Of Wind Turbines
As the number of wind turbines continues to grow across Iowa, researchers who evaluate public health hazards continue to find little scientific evidence to...
Invenergy Services Expands Offerings To Third Parties
After more than 15 years of operating Invenergy projects, Invenergy Services has expanded to serve third-party owners.
Invenergy Services, an affiliate of renewable energy developer...
Dakota Range III Wins Construction Permit
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved the construction of the Dakota Range III wind energy facility and transmission line, which will...
Maine’s New Governor Ends Wind Moratorium
Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, has signed an executive order to end the state's moratorium on wind turbine permits.
In January 2018, then-Gov. Paul LePage,...
Equinor Submits New York Offshore Wind Bid
Equinor Wind US has submitted a bid for its Empire Wind project in response to New York's 800 MW offshore wind solicitation.
The company -...
Vestas Leads ‘Big Four’ Turbine Makers For Onshore Wind
Developers commissioned a little over 45 GW of onshore wind turbines globally in 2018, compared with 47 GW in 2017, according to new findings...
The Home Depot Invests In More Wind Energy
The Home Depot has announced new investments in wind and solar for 2019.
First, the home improvement retailer will purchase enough wind energy from the...
TSTC Alumnus Finds Continued Success Working In Wind Industry
John Nichols, a Texas State Technical College (TSTC) alumnus who studied wind energy, has found continued success working in the U.S. wind industry.
Nichols graduated...
AEP Acquiring 724 MW Wind, Battery Portfolio From Sempra
The renewable energy subsidiary of Ohio-based American Electric Power (AEP) has signed an agreement to acquire Sempra Renewables LLC and its 724 MW of...
Nordex To Produce Rotor Blades In Mexico
The Nordex Group has announced plans to produce its own wind turbine rotor blades in Mexico.
The Germany-based company will set up a production...
EDPR Inks PPA With Electric Co-op For Colorado Wind Farm
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association and EDP Renewables (EDPR) have announced a 104 MW, 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) that will enable the continued...
GE Researchers Work On Expanding Big Cities’ Access To Renewable Power
GE Research has been awarded $5.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) for a...
Ørsted, Eversource Go 50/50 On Northeast Offshore Wind
Offshore wind developer Ørsted has teamed up with New England energy company and transmission builder Eversource. The companies have entered into a 50/50 partnership...
Markey, Ocasio-Cortez Propose Green New Deal Resolutions
U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., have introduced joint resolutions in the Senate and House, respectively, for a...