A breeze may be slowly stirring again for the wind energy industry after months of sitting becalmed. The election results have picked up the hopes of proponents of wind energy for some kind of renewal of the most important subsidy for wind power, the production tax credit. The tax credit expires Jan. 1 and the … Continue reading Election brings renewed hope for wind energy
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Nissenbaum paper recycles claims on wind energy and health already found inadequate
Much of the information contained in the recently published paper, “Effects of industrial wind turbine noise on sleep and health” by Michael A Nissenbaum, Jeffery J Aramini, and Christopher D Hanning (all directors/ scientific advisors for the Society for Wind Vigilance), was previously reviewed and considered by experts at the first Environmental Review Tribunal (Erikson … Continue reading Nissenbaum paper recycles claims on wind energy and health already found inadequate
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Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Northwest visionary
A new scholarship for Northwest students will honor regional visionary Paul Woodin, advancing his focus on innovation, education and clean energy solutions. Renewable Northwest Project today announced the establishment of the Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund with the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation. The fund will grant scholarships to students enrolled with the nationally … Continue reading Paul Woodin Memorial Scholarship Fund honors Northwest visionary
Continue readingBipartisan Support for Extending the PTC for Wind Energy
A bipartisan group of four governors and a U.S. senator urged Congress to extend the production tax credit for wind energy, one of a number of tax incentives scheduled to expire at the end of the year. A bipartisan group of four governors and a U.S. senator urged Congress to extend the production tax credit … Continue reading Bipartisan Support for Extending the PTC for Wind Energy
Continue readingWith outside Election-Day dynamics at play, Michigan 25X25 ballot initiative falls short
Falling victim to an Election-Day dynamic that saw a categorical rejection of constitutional amendments by Michigan voters, a ballot initiative to increase the state’s renewable electricity standard did not garner the necessary affirmative votes to become law. While public support of renewables remained strong through Election Day, none of the five proposals to change the … Continue reading With outside Election-Day dynamics at play, Michigan 25X25 ballot initiative falls short
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Exelon-funded report inflates wind energy integration costs
A so-called economic study on wind power being circulated by Exelon Corp. contains some serious errors. The report, prepared by Jonathan Lesser of Continental Economics, says wind integration costs are five times higher than they actually are. The real total integration cost for wind is under $100 million, which works out to about 3 cents/month … Continue reading Exelon-funded report inflates wind energy integration costs
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Hurricane Sandy’s impact on wind turbines minimal
As power infrastructure was in the path of Hurricane Sandy this past week, AWEA connected with wind project owners and operators to assess the impact on wind power projects in the Northeast. It appears that Hurricane Sandy has had some, but minimal, impact on the wind turbines in its path, according to early reports this … Continue reading Hurricane Sandy’s impact on wind turbines minimal
Continue readingAmerican Energy Alliance errs with attacks on wind power
The American Energy Alliance (AEA), a fossil-fuel funded organization, has released a new document attacking wind energy. The document purports to be a “study” based on “research,” but contains no new information or analysis—it is simply an advocacy piece that is entirely subjective, funded by an organization with a particular point of view. The AEA … Continue reading American Energy Alliance errs with attacks on wind power
Continue readingInvestors Worth $800 Billion Lobby for Wind Energy Tax Credit
According to the American Wind Energy Association, the production tax credit has led to $20 billion in private investment and the creation of 75,000 jobs. Two dozen investors with more than $800 billion in assets under management are urging an immediate extension of the production tax credit for renewable energy, which expires December 31. The … Continue reading Investors Worth $800 Billion Lobby for Wind Energy Tax Credit
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U.S. Wind Energy Continues to Expand
In August 2012, for the first time ever, the U.S. wind energy industry surpassed 50,000 megawatts of generation capacity. According to AWEA’s Third Quarter 2012 Market Report, U.S. wind power capacity increased significantly in 2012 — up 40 percent compared to 2011. The U.S. wind industry is experiencing its strongest year in history — … Continue reading U.S. Wind Energy Continues to Expand
Continue readingWind energy negative impacts overblown
Credible peer-reviewed scientific data and various government reports in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. have thus far found no evidence that wind farms cause negative health impacts. In the U.S. specifically, the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health and Environmental Protection recently commissioned a panel of experts to analyze “the biological plausibility or basis … Continue reading Wind energy negative impacts overblown
Continue readingUS newspapers lobby Congress to support wind energy
Extending or ending the US’s Production Tax Credit is a topic high in the minds of wind industry professionals with interests in the US, but how is it reported in US media? Interestingly, an increasing number of US newspapers support an extended PTC. . Here, we round-up some of the latest articles… In San Angelo,Texas … Continue reading US newspapers lobby Congress to support wind energy
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Will US wind energy splutter out if Mitt Romney cuts its subsidy?
Jacob Susman is frustrated again. Sitting in the bright green conference room of his company’s trendy industrial office, overshadowed by the Brooklyn Bridge, he’s a clean-cut poster child for the “green economy”: Since 2007, Susman’s OwnEnergy, which installs wind turbines, has grown to be one of the nation’s most prominent wind installers. But he’s plagued … Continue reading Will US wind energy splutter out if Mitt Romney cuts its subsidy?
Continue readingCongress should act on tax credit for wind energy
That tax credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour is set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress renews it. Few disagree that failing to extend it will cause great harm to the industry just as it is beginning to flourish. Much worthwhile legislation has been stalled in Congress for partisan reasons, but … Continue reading Congress should act on tax credit for wind energy
Continue readingWind energy industry hails Ohio’s energy jobs initiative
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), representing 2,000 companies in all aspects of wind energy, is praising the state of Ohio’s new initiative to connect Ohioans seeking education and jobs in energy with specific training and employment opportunities that match their needs and interests. OhioEnergyPathways.org features information about a variety of energy sectors, as … Continue reading Wind energy industry hails Ohio’s energy jobs initiative
Continue readingWind power puts more dollars in rural county residents’ pockets
A first-of-its kind government economic-impact study showed that wind power installations in 130 U.S. counties accounted for an aggregate increase in county-level personal income of $11,000 and employment of 0.5 jobs per megawatt. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Lawrence Berkeley … Continue reading Wind power puts more dollars in rural county residents’ pockets
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US wind energy market on the brink of collapse
The US wind turbine market will go into free fall next year if urgent action is not taken to extend a popular wind farm development tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. That is the stark warning from the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, which today told the Financial Times … Continue reading US wind energy market on the brink of collapse
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LM Wind Power to cut 345 jobs, blames lack of political support
The American Wind Energy Association said the layoffs are among thousands expected as a result of the Production Tax Credit’s expiration. In just over one month, wind power manufacturers in the U.S. have announced layoffs of more than 1,130 workers around the country. The layoffs come in states such as Colorado, Florida, and Iowa that … Continue reading LM Wind Power to cut 345 jobs, blames lack of political support
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Grover Norquist: Wind power supporter (?)
Anti-tax advocate and conservative strategist Grover Norquist has a way of capturing your attention, and he definitely got ours Tuesday, co-authoring a Politico op-ed titled “WH [White House] talks wind energy but won’t support it.” Huh? In a commentary column at Salon (“GOP anti-tax guru Grover Norquist is losing it”), Andrew Leonard breaks down Mr. … Continue reading Grover Norquist: Wind power supporter (?)
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National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
“As leaders of our local business communities, we’ve seen firsthand the economic development benefits of wind energy,” said Jim Heeter, President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City (MO) Chamber of Commerce. “From Iowa and Kansas to South Dakota, Indiana, Texas and Ohio, wind energy is helping us attract new clean energy companies and capital, … Continue reading National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
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