Hitachi Energy has been selected by Pattern Energy to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and other advanced technologies for the SunZia Transmission Project. It will connect the 3,500-megawatt (MW) SunZia wind project in New Mexico to the power grid in Arizona and Southern California, which will be among the world’s largest transmission links delivering … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to supply HVDC technology for US wind project
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ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP’s Chief Advocacy Officer, after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content provisions: “The IRA’s domestic content incentive represents a monumental opportunity to continue growing our domestic clean energy supply … Continue reading ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
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EIA expects more generation from renewables and natural gas this summer
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects that this summer will see the second-most U.S. natural gas consumption for electricity generation on record, surpassed only by last summer. EIA continues to expect significant growth in U.S. electricity generation from wind and solar, but the wet winter in California and the western United States should also … Continue reading EIA expects more generation from renewables and natural gas this summer
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Ingeteam announces the manufacture of EV charging stations in Milwaukee to meet the growing demand in the American market
Ingeteam will support the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious goals to combat the climate crisis by deploying a national network of 500,000 EV chargers along America’s highways. With this new investment, Ingeteam Electric Vehicle Chargers will increase its production capacity of DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) and L2 EV chargers (ranging from 7.5kW up to 420 kW) for … Continue reading Ingeteam announces the manufacture of EV charging stations in Milwaukee to meet the growing demand in the American market
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Invenergy completes 104 MW New York wind farm
Invenergy and Clean Path NY Partners, energyRe and New York Power Authority, Celebrate the Completion of Number Three Wind Energy Center, Marking Progress for New York State Climate Goals. Number Three Wind, the first of over 20 renewable energy assets to reach operation in the Clean Path NY portfolio, will generate enough power for over … Continue reading Invenergy completes 104 MW New York wind farm
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Pattern Energy Selects EPC Contractors for America’s Largest Wind Energy Project
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced it has selected Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) and Hitachi Energy to build its SunZia Transmission and Wind project, which will enable access to over 3,500 MW of New Mexico wind power, providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity across Western … Continue reading Pattern Energy Selects EPC Contractors for America’s Largest Wind Energy Project
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U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Offshore Wind Drives 30+ Vessel Orders, Boosts Domestic Manufacturing, and Plans to Power Equivalent of over 20 Million Homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a comprehensive report on the U.S. offshore wind market, revealing a rapidly growing pipeline of projects across 32 leases totaling 51,377 MW of expected capacity – enough electricity … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Market Expands Rapidly with 51,377 MW Projected Capacity
Continue readingJohn Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association today announced keynote speakers for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER brings together the industry’s thought leaders and key influencers to discuss and showcase the most important issues facing the industry and the country today. With the theme of “Leading the Charge,” this year’s conference will take … Continue reading John Podesta, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Gov. John Bel Edwards and Magic Johnson Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) joined the National Offshore Industries Association (NOIA) and the Business Network for Offshore Wind (BNOW) to submit extensive comments with the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) regarding its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. Together, these associations represent the capacity to deliver over 51 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Urges Modernization of Offshore Wind Regulations
Continue readingACP Names Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the addition of Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations, leading member engagement, value, and growth for the nation’s largest clean energy trade association. Beerbower joins ACP from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where she was the Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations, responsible for expanding … Continue reading ACP Names Sarah Beerbower as Vice President of Member Relations
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Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Following recent stranded whales along the East Coast, claims were made that linked the mortalities to survey activities being conducted prior to the construction of wind energy projects—sometimes referred to as offshore wind farms—in the Atlantic Ocean. As of now, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization … Continue reading Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
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ACP Statement on House Passing Auxin CRA
Following the House of Representatives’ passage of H. J. Res. 39, which uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to impose retroactive solar tariffs, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “The United States must reclaim its position as the global technology leader in the solar power supply chain. In recent … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passing Auxin CRA
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Iberdrola commissions the largest photovoltaic plant in Oregon
AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it has achieved commercial operation at its 162 MWac (205 MWdc) Pachwáywit Fields solar farm (also known as Montague Solar) in Gilliam County, Oregon, becoming the state’s largest photovoltaic plant. The facility will deliver clean, renewable energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the largest photovoltaic plant in Oregon
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ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
In response the U.S. House of Representatives’ 217-215 vote repealing key clean energy incentives as part of a debt limit package, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “No American industry enjoys being used as a pawn in partisan political negotiations. The American Clean Power Association is nevertheless confident that … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
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U.S. Wind + Solar Now Exceed Coal in Both Installed Generating Capacity and Actual Electrical Generation.
According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), wind and solar combined now provide more generating capacity and produce more electricity than coal. The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through February … Continue reading U.S. Wind + Solar Now Exceed Coal in Both Installed Generating Capacity and Actual Electrical Generation.
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ACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President-Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today published the Call for Information and Nominations for floating offshore wind projects in the Gulf of Maine: “Today’s action from BOEM is another step in advancing offshore wind power across the … Continue reading ACP Statement on Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Leasing Process
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40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget
A letter signed by a multi-sector coalition of over 40 clean energy organizations, environmental groups, developers, manufacturers, labor and consumer groups, and other nonprofits was sent to Congress today urging robust funding for high-capacity transmission deployment and research through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fiscal Year 2024 budget. In the letter, the organizations highlight the … Continue reading 40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget
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Google and EDP Renewables sign framework to develop 650MWp of distributed solar energy in the USA
Framework agreement signed between technology giant and leading renewable energy company focuses on the development of around 650 MWp (500 MWac) in local energy communities across six US States; Companies will promote environmental justice through an initiative that provides benefits to nearly 25,000 low-to-moderate income families. Google and EDP Renewables (EDPR), through EDPR NA Distributed … Continue reading Google and EDP Renewables sign framework to develop 650MWp of distributed solar energy in the USA
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New Effort to Power Colorado’s Federal Facilities with 100% Clean Energy by 2030
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Xcel Energy announced today they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide Federal facilities in Colorado with 100% carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) by 2030. This marks the second such partnership announced by the Biden-Harris Administration as the Government works with the private sector across the country to … Continue reading New Effort to Power Colorado’s Federal Facilities with 100% Clean Energy by 2030
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Governor Moore signs POWER Act to push wind energy in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore Friday afternoon signed legislation he believes will help make Maryland the offshore wind capital of the U.S. The POWER Act sets a goal for the state to quadruple the amount of wind offshore energy produced in the state by 2031. The governor signed the bill at Tradepoint Atlantic, the global distribution center … Continue reading Governor Moore signs POWER Act to push wind energy in Maryland
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