The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth by 28 GW, generating $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, according to a study released from the research group Wood Mackenzie. Findings from this study confirm additional lease areas are needed to meet demand, reduce energy costs, increase competition and ultimately…

In 2019, 9.1 GW of new wind power was brought online, representing 39% of new utility-scale power additions. With these additions, operating wind power capacity in the United States now stands at over 105 GW, making it the largest renewable energy provider in the country, supplying more than 7% of the nation’s electricity in 2019.…

Over 80% of the nation’s voters favor offshore wind energy, with widespread support coming from both major political parties and every demographic group across the country, according to a national survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies March 16 to 19, 2020 and released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Voters across the board appreciate…

COVID-19 will pose significant challenges to the American wind power industry, which represents the largest source of renewable energy in the United States and over 114,000 jobs in the U.S. economy. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released its initial estimate for how the virus will affect the wind industry, noting the virus could put…

The largest corporations in the world are signing agreements for massive amounts of wind and solar power. According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), we’re at the beginning stage of a corporate renewables procurement boom, driven not just by goals around mitigating climate change but also by…

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, visited the LM Wind Power Little Rock plant this week to watch production of the giant turbine blades that drive wind farms throughout the region. The plant is an example of the good manufacturing jobs that wind power is bringing…

This week marks the third annual American Wind Week, a national celebration of U.S. leadership in wind energy production that started in 2017 when wind became the country’s largest source of renewable electricity generating capacity. During Wind Week, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is holding dozens of events across the country and online with #AmericanWindWeek. In…

Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior made the formal decision to delay Vineyard Wind, a proposed large-scale offshore wind project, to conduct a supplemental study. “The Department of the Interior’s regrettable decision to further delay the review of the Vineyard Wind project undermines the Trump Administration’s American energy dominance agenda and a major…

This August 11 to 17 marks the third annual American Wind Week, a national celebration of U.S. leadership in wind energy production that started in 2017 when wind became the country’s largest source of renewable electricity generating capacity. During Wind Week, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and supporters of wind energy highlight the many…

U.S. wind farm development activity rose to a new high point in the second quarter of 2019, according to new data released by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Strong consumer demand from Fortune 500 businesses and utilities, as well as calls from multiple states for offshore projects added to wind power’s growing development pipeline.…

Attendees of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2019 caught a glimpse of the future as the biggest wind energy conference in the Western Hemisphere announced its next evolution to become CLEANPOWER — an even bigger opportunity for companies in wind, solar and storage to learn and do business across the utility-scale power sector.…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) expressed concern as the Ohio legislature took a major backwards step in its commitment to clean energy by passing House Bill 6 today. “Ohio consumers and manufacturers want greater commitment to renewable energy, not less. Yet, while many states are expanding access to cleaner sources of energy, Ohio’s legislature…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced results of the largest procurement of offshore wind power in U.S. history. Two projects — Empire Wind and Sunrise Wind — were named as winners of the state’s first call for offshore wind project proposals. Once completed, the 816-MW Empire Wind project and the 880-MW Sunrise Wind project will…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the hire of Laura Smith Morton this week to lead policy and regulatory efforts for the U.S. wind industry’s rapidly emerging offshore sector. In her new role as Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Wind, Morton takes the helm of AWEA’s offshore wind program during a crucial…

The Renewable Electricity Standard Act of 2019 (RES) was introduced this week by Senator Tom Udall (D-NM), along with Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Angus King (I–ME). The legislation sets a national standard to ensure that investment in renewable energy and fighting climate change is a nationwide priority in…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) extends its support to two new bills introduced in the U.S. Senate this week, which would both extend the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore wind energy. The legislation comes at a critical time for offshore wind in America, as energy developers prepare to start construction on the…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has issued a statement in response to the House Ways and Means Committee’s introduction of H.R. 3301, a tax extenders package that would prolong expired tax credits or credits expiring in 2019. The proposed package would include the wind energy Production Tax Credit, extending the PTC for one year.…

Maryland’s Governor Larry Hogan announced that he would allow the Clean Energy and Jobs Act (CEJA) to pass into law. The law will establish a 50% by 2030 renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and is the culmination of years of dedicated work from the Maryland State Legislature. CEJA will help deliver affordable, clean energy to Marylanders…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the creation of CLEANPOWER, a new exhibition hub that will bring together the utility-scale wind power, solar power, and energy storage industries when it launches in Denver next May. AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan broke the news during WINDPOWER 2019’s Welcome General Session. “The future of American energy is…

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is supporting Illinois House Bill 2966/Senate Bill 1781, legislation that would fix Illinois’ renewable energy funding cliff and put the state back on track to reach its statutory requirement of 25% renewable energy by 2025. The Illinois General Assembly is considering a wide range of energy proposals this year,…