Members of the news media are invited to register for a small-group luncheon and media availability at 12:30 pm next Monday with wind energy industry leaders who are appearing at the annual Wind Energy Finance & Investment Seminar of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at the Roosevelt Hotel, 45 East 45th St., New York. … Continue reading Wind energy industry to release 3Q results
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Construction of over 14,000 megawatts (MW) of wind energy in America so far this year
Affordable, homegrown wind power is helping to save consumers money in many regions of the country, encouraging new wind power growth and the start of construction of over 14,000 megawatts (MW) in America so far this year. “Today’s great values on clean, low-cost wind power are encouraging utilities and major companies to sign more and … Continue reading Construction of over 14,000 megawatts (MW) of wind energy in America so far this year
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Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
Television ads set to run this week in Colorado and Iowa will thank members of Congress who are some of American wind power’s biggest champions. The television ads thank U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Bruce Braley of Iowa and Senator Mark Udall of Colorado for their legislative leadership and their frequent, strong and … Continue reading Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
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Future of Ohio wind energy at stake in Gov. Kasich’s decision on Monday
Gov. John Kasich has an opportunity to retain a wind industry in Ohio if he uses his line-item veto on Monday to remove an anti-wind-energy provision from the budget bill – with $2.5 billion in current investment, hundreds of millions in local leases and tax payments, over 60 factories, and thousands of Ohio jobs on … Continue reading Future of Ohio wind energy at stake in Gov. Kasich’s decision on Monday
Continue readingGov. 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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Wind energy business community urge Congress to pass the EXPIRE act after holiday break
The Senate recessed for the Memorial Day break without a vote on the EXPIRE act to extend dozens of crucial tax policies, including the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for clean energy. A letter was delivered to Senators earlier in the week from a broad spectrum of the business community urging … Continue reading Wind energy business community urge Congress to pass the EXPIRE act after holiday break
Continue readingAWEA 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
Continue readingWINDPOWER 2014 takes off in Las Vegas
Vision for continued rapid growth of American wind power to be previewed amid record construction of new wind energy generation capacity. Reflecting the busy pace of wind turbine construction this year, North America’s biggest wind energy conference and exhibition started ramping up today with a packed schedule of educational sessions, installation of new board leaders … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2014 takes off in Las Vegas
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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 readingWINDPOWER 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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Wind Power Projects Pick Up in Oklahoma
A federal production tax credit on renewable energy production keeps expiring and getting renewed by Congress, creating a lot of uncertainty in the wind energy industry. Still, by the end of 2013, there were two new wind projects under construction in Oklahoma, and the national trend was toward wind. As The Oklahoman‘s Paul Monies reports, despite … Continue reading Wind Power Projects Pick Up in Oklahoma
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Kansas beginning to live up to wind power potential
The American Wind Energy Association visited Lenexa to showcase the state’s progress as the trade group released its annual U.S. Wind Energy Annual Market Report. Kansas moved up a notch to No. 8 among states in the amount of installed wind energy capacity and was No. 6 in the total amount of electricity generated by … Continue reading Kansas beginning to live up to wind power potential
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California still a force in wind energy, but trails Texas in key areas
California, a world leader in wind energy development in the 1980s and 1990s, now ranks behind Texas in wind power capacity and industry jobs, according to the Washington, D.C.-based American Wind Energy Association. The AWEA’s annual report for 2013 says California led the nation in power capacity additions in 2013, adding 269 megawatts, but the … Continue reading California still a force in wind energy, but trails Texas in key areas
Continue readingMichigan triples wind power capacity
The head of the American Wind Energy Association will speak at Aquinas. Michigan is “a wonderful case study” of many of the challenges and opportunities facing wind-generated electricity throughout the U.S., according to Tom Kiernan. Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association — the leading group representing commercial wind generation supporters and businesses in … Continue reading Michigan triples wind power capacity
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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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Senate approves two-year wind energy PTC extenstion
The US Senate Finance Committee has approved a package of renewed tax breaks with a two-year extension of the production tax credit (PTC) for wind energy. The renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) were included today with bipartisan support, as the U.S. Senate Finance Committee reported out a tax extenders … Continue reading Senate approves two-year wind energy PTC extenstion
Continue readingGovernors’ 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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