The United States now generates 62.3 gigawatts of wind power, according to the American Wind Energy Association, which released its third quarter results this month. New installations resulted in 419 megawatts coming online during the third quarter, which increased the total amount of completed wind energy to 1,254 MW this year. The reasons behind the increase from the second … Continue reading U.S. wind energy reaches 62.3 GW
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Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) calls on Governor John Kasich to protect billions of dollars in potential investments in Ohio by using his line item veto to strike a provision in House Bill (H.B.) 483, which places unduly restrictive setbacks on new Ohio wind farms. “This would kill further wind energy development in Ohio … Continue reading Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
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AWEA chair calls wind energy “biggest, fastest, cheapest” carbon solution
Industry leaders committed to moving U.S. wind energy forward today at the WINDPOWER 2014 Conference & Exhibition, saying they can deliver an affordable solution to climate change and continue the industry’s extraordinary record of driving down the cost of its clean energy product. “The urgent need to dramatically reduce global carbon emissions brings incredible opportunity … Continue reading AWEA chair calls wind energy “biggest, fastest, cheapest” carbon solution
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WINDPOWER 2014 inaugurates vision of a far larger industry
The WINDPOWER 2014 Conference & Exhibition kicked into high gear today with a sharp focus on the future, as federal officials previewed an ambitious vision for the growth of U.S. wind energy to 35 percent of the grid by 2050, and industry leadership outlined four pillars for immediate expansion. At a special afternoon Power Session, … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2014 inaugurates vision of a far larger industry
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DWEA and AWEA enter formal partnership to collaborate on distributed and community wind energy market initiatives
The Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) today announced that it has entered into a formal partnership with the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) that will enable the organizations to strengthen their representation of the small and community wind industry here in the United States. The two associations will collaborate on building the distributed and community … Continue reading DWEA and AWEA enter formal partnership to collaborate on distributed and community wind energy market initiatives
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WINDPOWER 2014 arrives in Las Vegas
The following events are open to coverage by accredited journalists from media outlets. All the below activities will be hosted within the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Monday May 5: What: The inaugural DOE Collegiate Wind competition, bringing together teams from around the country to design … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2014 arrives in Las Vegas
Continue reading13 GW of wind energy projects was under construction in the US
The US had more than 13 GW of wind power projects under construction at the end of the first quarter to evidence a continuing boom, according to the American Wind energy Association. Wind farms are being developed in 21 states with Texas topping the pile for activity on 8 GW, followed by Iowa (more than … Continue reading 13 GW of wind energy projects was under construction in the US
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Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, Xcel Energy has been named the country’s top wind energy provider, according to a newly released report from the American Wind Energy Association, the national trade association for wind energy. For a decade, Xcel Energy has led the nation in providing wind energy to its customers. “Xcel Energy is proud … Continue reading Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
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Capitol Hill veteran Jim Reilly to take helm of federal legislative affairs for wind energy industry
James D. Reilly, a proven legislative leader and strategist with a track record of working on both sides of the aisle to pass legislation in Congress, has accepted the position of Senior Vice President for Federal Legislative Affairs for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Reilly, who has served since 2007 as Chief of Staff … Continue reading Capitol Hill veteran Jim Reilly to take helm of federal legislative affairs for wind energy industry
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Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition and AWEA to host conference calls on economic importance of renewable energy tax credits to states, manufacturers
On Monday, March 31st, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition will host two brief teleconference calls on the importance of extending the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). These calls will coincide with efforts by Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the new Chairman of the Senate Finance … Continue reading Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition and AWEA to host conference calls on economic importance of renewable energy tax credits to states, manufacturers
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American Wind Energy Association hosts regional summit in Maine, the Northeast hub for wind energy
Leaders from the Northeast wind energy industry met this week in Portland for the second time in three years, as Maine has emerged as the region’s wind energy hub. Attendees at the American Wind Energy Association’s Northeast Regional Summit at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks discussed development of new wind farms in Maine that … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association hosts regional summit in Maine, the Northeast hub for wind energy
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American wind power sees unprecedented growth entering 2014
The American wind energy industry responded to the extension of the Production Tax Credit in 2013 by starting construction on an historic and unprecedented number of new wind farms, backed by Power Purchase Agreements with electric utilities on a record scale by the close of the year.
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U.S. Wind Energy Construction Booms After 92 Percent Drop in 2013
More than 12,000 megawatts of U.S. wind power plants were under construction at the end of 2013, the most ever, as developers raced to qualify for an expiring federal tax credit, according to the American Wind Energy Association. That’s about 11 times the amount of wind power that went into service last year after installations … Continue reading U.S. Wind Energy Construction Booms After 92 Percent Drop in 2013
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Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Jana Adams, an experienced association marketing executive, has been hired as the new Senior Vice President for Conference, Membership and Business Development at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She starts this week in AWEA’s Washington, D.C. office. “Jana Adams has worked for over 20 years in association leadership positions, managing membership, marketing and communications … Continue reading Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
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Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America
The Americas region will add nearly 92 GW of new wind power capacity from 2013 to 2020, but the rate of growth will be dramatically different between North America and Latin America, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting. Despite macroeconomic headwinds in North America, the report says enough demand exists to support and … Continue reading Wind energy: Latin America to outgrow North America
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American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
Thirty-seven attendees of the program were trained to climb the ladder structure of a wind turbine and perform self-rescue. They were able to access a Nacelle, the cover housing that contains all of the generating components in a wind turbine to develop a better understanding of how a wind turbine operates. On … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
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American Wind Energy Association endorses Michigan 25 by 25 campaign
“This important proposal will give a much-needed shot in the arm to Michigan’s manufacturing sector, helping it diversify even more into the renewable energy industry and create Michigan jobs,” said AWEA’s Gramlich. “AWEA fully endorses this proposal, and we’re encouraging all those in the wind industry supply chain in Michigan to become engaged in the … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association endorses Michigan 25 by 25 campaign
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Cape Wind’s offshore wind farm get the green light
The American Wind Energy Association says about 27,000 wind-related jobs could disappear if the PTC is not extended before the end of the year. While the US wind power sector is currently facing challenges from the ongoing economic crisis and political uncertainty over whether politicians will extend the industry’s largest tax incentive, it received some … Continue reading Cape Wind’s offshore wind farm get the green light
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Bloomberg View: A Campaign Compromise on Wind Energy
Renewing the tax credit would add 54,000 jobs over the next four years, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Wind power has emerged as one of the most clear-cut issues of the American political season. President Barack Obama wants to renew the technology’s soon-to-expire federal production tax credit. Mitt Romney, his Republican opponent, wants … Continue reading Bloomberg View: A Campaign Compromise on Wind Energy
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Wind energy associations: Wind ‘one of safest forms of electricity’
In response to a proposed national study by Health Canada on wind turbine sound and human health, the European, American, Canadian, global and United Kingdom wind energy industry associations point to 17 reviews of independent research and evidence that all conclude wind is not harmful to human health. According to the associations, wind energy is … Continue reading Wind energy associations: Wind ‘one of safest forms of electricity’
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