The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released model legislation today designed to help states prepare for the consumer-driven electrification boom. The model legislation is based on findings in AWEA’s new study, “A Shared Future: Electrification and Renewable Energy,” also released today. The report offers insights to electricity providers, state legislators, and regulators as they develop electrification strategies, advocating…
Iowa Senator Ernst receives U.S. Wind Champion Award
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has been recognized as a U.S. Wind Champion by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). AWEA presents U.S. Wind Champion Awards to members of Congress from both parties who show consistent and strong leadership in support of the American wind industry and the jobs it creates. “Iowa is a leader in…
Record-breaking auction expands Massachusetts’ offshore wind potential
A highly-competitive auction for three offshore wind lease areas off the coast of Massachusetts concluded today with winning bids totaling a record-breaking $405 million dollars from Equinor; Mayflower Wind Energy, a joint venture between Royal Dutch Shell and EDP Renewables; and Vineyard Wind. A total of 11 companies participated in the auction, including global leaders…
AWEA supports stand-alone energy storage tax credit
Making stand-alone energy storage systems eligible for a federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) would create jobs and help modernize the U.S. electricity grid, according to over 150 companies and industry groups representing storage, wind, solar, hydro, manufacturing and other sectors. Today, these businesses issued a letter to Congressional leadership in support of The Energy Storage Tax Incentive and…
Leading wind companies announce new Wind Wildlife Research Fund
Over two dozen companies in the U.S. wind power industry have signed up so far to back a new fund facilitating research that will speed development and deployment of innovative solutions related to wind and wildlife. The news was announced at the Intercontinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel in Saint Paul, Minn., before an audience of…
AWEA comments on new PJM fuel security study
PJM, the nation’s largest power grid operator, issued a new study today analyzing fuel-supply resilience on their system. PJM looked five years into the future, using a 2023/2024 system model, to analyze more than 300 different scenarios ranging from typical operations to extreme scenarios, considering elements like generation retirements, customer demand, fuel delivery and fuel disruptions. PJM…
Seven states to soon double their wind power as Q3 development picks up, finds AWEA
Seven states, from Nebraska to Massachusetts, will soon build enough wind turbines to more than double their capacity to generate clean and reliable wind energy, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2018 Market Report released today. The report also reveals the first firm orders for 4-MW land-based wind turbines, nearly…
CanWEA’s annual conference & exhibition kicks off in Calgary
Approximately 1,200 wind-energy leaders from across Canada and the United States have gathered in Calgary to learn, discuss, and debate the critical and growing role that wind energy will play in this nation’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Deutsche Messe are hosting the 34th Annual CanWEA Conference and…
Iowa Rep. Loebsack receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Rep. Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at an event hosted by MidAmerican Energy in their Prairie Wind Farm operations center. AWEA presents U.S. Wind Champion Awards to members of Congress from both parties who demonstrate strong leadership in support of the American wind…
Stop the Shock: AWEA launches new worker safety campaign
AWEA’s October 2018 Safety Campaign, Stop the Shock: Stay Current and Avoid the Current, kicks off this week. The campaign will raise electrical safety awareness for wind energy workers and equip them with the knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently. With a record amount of wind-power capacity under construction in the U.S. and a record number…
Nevada Senator Heller receives U.S. Wind Champion Award
Sen. Heller (R-Nev.) was named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress this week by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), together with Pattern Energy, a major renewable energy developer. AWEA’s U.S. Wind Champion Awards recognize select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action in support of American wind energy. “As a strong…
Fort Benning launches new wind tech training program for veterans
Editor’s note: This blog post comes from the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Into the Wind blog. It was written by Sarina Weiss, the Grassroots Intern for AWEA’s Public Affairs team. You can read AWEA’s other blog postings here. At Fort Benning, Georgia, American wind power is helping the U.S. Army secure competitive, productive, and well-paying careers for its veterans. Earlier…
Colorado Congressman receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
Rep. Coffman (R-Colo.) has been named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at a recent event hosted by Vestas Wind Systems. “I am honored to receive this important award,” said Coffman. “Wind energy is an important and growing energy resource in America, and I want to thank the…
Iowa Rep. David Young receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Rep. David Young (R-Iowa) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at an event hosted by MidAmerican Energy Company, headquartered in Des Moines. AWEA is presenting U.S. Wind Champion Awards to members of Congress who have demonstrated strong leadership in support of American wind energy. The award ceremony…
WindEnergy Hamburg to focus on dynamic global markets
From September 25 to 28, the world’s biggest wind industry meeting will take place at the Hamburg exhibition site: the Global Wind Summit. One of this year’s core themes at the trade fair will be: Dynamic markets. Featuring more than 1400 exhibitors from 40 countries, WindEnergy Hamburg provides an ideal platform for stakeholders to identify new markets,…
North Dakota’s Senator Heitkamp next to take home U.S. Wind Champion Award
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has named Senator Heitkamp a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at an August 8 event hosted by Geronimo Energy and Xcel Energy at the Courtenay Wind Farm in North Dakota. AWEA is presenting U.S. Wind Champion Awards to select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action in support of…
Oregon Congressman Blumenauer wins U.S. Wind Champion Award
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Rep. Blumenauer (D-OR) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress. The award ceremony is a highlight of American Wind Week, August 5 to 11, a national celebration of U.S. leadership in wind power. The August 7 award event was hosted by Avangrid Renewables, a renewable energy company and employer in the…
Iowa senator presented with U.S. Wind Champion Award
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has been named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). AWEA is presenting U.S. Wind Champion Awards to select members of the 115th Congress who have taken action in support of American wind energy. The award ceremony is a highlight of American Wind Week, August…
It’s time to celebrate! American Wind Week officially kicks off
America celebrates U.S. leadership in wind energy production and the benefits it creates this week as American Wind Week 2018 officially kicks off August 5 to 11. Wind power is an affordable, reliable, and rapidly growing segment of the U.S. electricity supply that supports jobs in all 50 states. Those benefits help drive broad popular support for wind…
Tri Global Energy’s wind project construction hits record high
The most recent industry report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) shows Dallas-based Tri Global Energy heading up 17% of total U.S. wind-farm construction activity with a project development total of 3,621 MW. This represents a record for the nine-year-old company, which has become a leading U.S. originator and developer of utility-scale wind energy.…