Madison and Abita Springs join a growing list of cities that want to move to 100 percent renewable energy.
Over 17,000 Iowa wind-related jobs possible by 2020, says Navigant Consulting
Over 17,000 wind-related jobs and over $9 billion in additional economic activity are possible by 2020, according to recent Navigant Consulting analysis highlighted by the Iowa Wind Energy Association (IWEA) and the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). The findings come as wind-energy supporters took to the State Capitol to meet with state legislators and Gov. Branstad…
Bidding ends at $9 million for Kitty Hawk wind rights
Rights to develop offshore wind energy in an expanse of ocean real estate 24 nautical miles away from the North Carolina coast sold for $9 million in an auction held by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The winning bid was placed by Avangrid Renewables, which recently completed North Carolina’s first land-based wind…
U.S. wind industry growth headed only up
The wind industry has invested more than $143 billion in U.S. the growth of wind projects over the last decade.
Energy & manufacturing coalition: America can do better with its essential transmission infrastructure
A coalition of groups representing a broad spectrum of U.S. manufacturing, construction, energy and environmental workers, are calling for Congress to include electric transmission provisions in any proposed infrastructure legislation and streamline expansion of U.S. electrical infrastructure. A co-signed letter by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the Solar…
Suzlon wins AWEA Health & Safety award
Renewable energy solutions provider, Suzlon Group, announced that it’s U.S. subsidiary (SWECO), received the Gold level AWEA Health & Safety Achievement Award 2017 as an operations and maintenance service provider. This is the highest level of safety recognized by AWEA. “We have one of the best health and safety cultures in the North American wind…
Wind industry could drive 250,000 U.S. jobs by 2020, by end of President Trump’s first term
American wind-power expansion is poised to drive 248,000 jobs and $85 billion dollars in economic activity over the next four years, according to new analysis released by Navigant Consulting. These and other economic benefits will result from the addition of 35,000 MW of new wind-power capacity through 2020. AWEA released an accompanying white paper, “Wind…
Why U.S. corporations are buying into home-grown wind power
According to the Energy Department’s Jose Zayas, wind power is not just good for the environment – it’s good for the bottom line fo U.S. corporations.
U.S. wind generation reached 5.5% of the grid in 2016
In Oklahoma, wind’s share of total electricity generation grew from 18.4% in 2015 to 25.1% in 2016. In Iowa, wind grew from 31.5% to 36.6% – the highest in the nation – and in Kansas, wind’s share increased from 24.1% to 29.6%.
U.S. wind generation reached 5.5% of the grid in 2016
Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma, and North Dakota all sourced more than 20% of their electricity generation from wind power during 2016, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). It shows wind supplied over 5.5% of electricity nationwide, up from 4.7% in 2015. With 99% of wind turbines located in rural areas,…
What happens to a wind turbine at the end of its life?
There are strong financial reasons to replace older equipment with newer, upgraded technology in a responsible, efficient way.
Shermco’s James White to represent wind industry on new ISEA Standard 203 development project for secondary flame-resistant garments
James R. White, director of training for Shermco Industries has been tapped by the American Wind Energy Association to represent the interests of the wind industry during the consensus approval process of a proposed new standard from the International Safety Equipment Association regarding secondary flame-resistant protective clothing.
Another new record: plain states exceed 50% wind power
Records like these resonate because they demonstrate wind energy can play a key role in an affordable, reliable, diversified energy mix.
Wind power surges into first place as America’s largest renewable resource
American wind power just passed a historic milestone—it’s now the country’s largest renewable resource by installed generating capacity.
Near-record growth propels wind power into first place as America’s largest renewable resource
American wind power just achieved its second strongest quarter ever for newly installed energy generating capacity according to a new report released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Wind surpassed hydropower dams to become the largest source of renewable electric capacity in the U.S., and the fourth largest overall. Business leaders from General…
Maryland economy wins big with Clean Energy Jobs Act
The Maryland General Assembly voted to override Governor Hogan’s veto and restore the Clean Energy Jobs Act. American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan hailed the override. “Making the Clean Energy Jobs Act law is the right decision for Maryland. Renewable energy legislation is pro-growth, pro-business, and means access to more jobs in Maryland.”…
Wind power jobs now top 100,000, says Department of Energy.
More Americans now have jobs in the wind industry than in nuclear, coal, natural gas or hydroelectric power plants.
AWEA’s Rob Gramlich departs to launch new power grid firm
The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Senior VP of Government and Public Affairs, Rob Gramlich, is leaving to start a firm that will focus on power grid issues. He has spent 12 years at AWEA, and will continue to work for the association as a consultant. Gramlich will launch Grid Strategies LLC in mid- February to provide…
Wind has an ally in Energy Secretary nominee Rick Perry
Nearly every Rick Perry mention of wind was positive as both Senate Republicans and Democrats on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee looked to find out more about Perry’s stance on a series of energy topics.
American wind jobs surpass 100,000 mark according to DOE
Wind power employs just over 100,000 Americans according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) — more than work at nuclear, natural gas, coal, or hydroelectric power plants. “Wind means opportunity and job security for over 100,000 Americans,” said Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). “The Department of…