TransAlta Renewables Inc. (“TransAlta Renewables” or the “Company”) (TSX: RNW) announced today that Microsoft Corp. is its customer pursuant to a 15-year power purchase arrangement signed earlier this year for the 90-megawatt (MW) Big Level wind facility now under construction in Hector Township, Pennsylvania. “This project advances our North American growth and investment strategy,” said … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables, with Microsoft, adds 90MW of new wind energy generation in Pennsylvania
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New report highlights clean energy jobs in Colorado, Pennsylvania
Over the past month, E2, a national, nonpartisan business group and partner of the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC), published three jobs reports: Clean Jobs America, Clean Jobs Colorado and Clean Jobs Pennsylvania. Clean Jobs America reported that nearly 3.2 million Americans work in clean energy—in energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean vehicles, and other smaller … Continue reading New report highlights clean energy jobs in Colorado, Pennsylvania
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TransAlta Renewables acquires two U.S. wind energy projects
TransAlta Renewables Inc. has entered into an arrangement to acquire two construction-ready projects in the Northeast United States. The wind development projects consist of: (i) a 90 MW project located in Pennsylvania which has a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) and (ii) a 29 MW projected located in New Hampshire with two 20-year PPAs. All … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables acquires two U.S. wind energy projects
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Senvion announces 15 year ISP extensions for 95 wind turbines in US
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded agreements for the fifteen year extension of operations and maintenance contracts for 95 wind turbines across two wind farms in the US with EverPower. Combined, the wind farms have a rated output of 194 megawatts (MW) of energy, producing enough to power over 125,000 homes. … Continue reading Senvion announces 15 year ISP extensions for 95 wind turbines in US
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Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
Allete Clean Energy said it will acquire the project from AES Armenia Mountain Wind and a minority shareholder for $108 million plus assumption of debt. The wind farm, near Troy, Pa., in north central Pennsylvania, generates 100 megawatts of electricity from 67 turbines installed in 2009. Allete said the power is sold under 25-year … Continue reading Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
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Wind Energy Yields Major Environmental Benefits for Pennsylvania
Wind energy is on the rise in Pennsylvania and is providing huge environmental benefits for the state, according to a new report released today by PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center. Pennsylvania’s wind energy is already avoiding more than 1.3 million metric tons of climate-altering carbon pollution – the equivalent of taking 278,241 cars off the … Continue reading Wind Energy Yields Major Environmental Benefits for Pennsylvania
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Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
New research released by an independent grid operator confirms that wind energy is drastically decreasing both the price of electricity and emissions of harmful pollutants. The study was led by PJM, the independent grid operator for all or parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes states (Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North … Continue reading Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value
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Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Tours Leading Wind Power Company
Governor Tom Corbett, joined by company executives including CEO Jim Spencer, today toured Pittsburgh-based EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. and discussed how Pennsylvania’s diverse energy portfolio is attracting innovation across all sectors and continuing to add jobs to the state’s growing economy. “EverPower’s decision to relocate in the heart of America’s new energy powerhouse is proof … Continue reading Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Tours Leading Wind Power Company
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GE and E.ON Sign Service Agreement for 819 Wind Turbines in Four States
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it will provide operations and maintenance services for 819 wind turbines at eight wind farms in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas for E.ON Climate and Renewables North America. Today’s announcement marks GE’s largest wind service contract to date. The service agreement between GE and E.ON includes GE’s 1.5-77, 1.6-100 and … Continue reading GE and E.ON Sign Service Agreement for 819 Wind Turbines in Four States
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Mehoopany Wind Farm Now in Full Commercial Operation
BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas and Power announced in early January 2013 that their $250 million wind farm project in Pennsylvania has gone into full commercial operation. The Mehoopany Wind Farm, located about twenty miles northwest of Scranton, is the state’s largest wind project. “This is a great project all the way around,” … Continue reading Mehoopany Wind Farm Now in Full Commercial Operation
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RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) is pleased to announce the completion of the 139.4 MW Twin Ridges Wind Farm located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The wind power project was completed in December of 2012 and is now operational. RES Americas served as the Balance of Plant Contractor for the project, which was developed … Continue reading RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
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BP Wind Energy and Sempra Move into Full Construction of $250 Million Wind Farm in Pennsylvania
REVE BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announced today that the Mehoopany Wind Farm has moved into full construction. BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power announced today that the Mehoopany Wind Farm has moved into full construction. On completion, it will be the largest wind power project in the state of Pennsylvania and … Continue reading BP Wind Energy and Sempra Move into Full Construction of $250 Million Wind Farm in Pennsylvania
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