After seven years of promoting the benefits of adding wind energy to the U.S. electricity mix, the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition announced that it will pair its advocacy work for wind with work for solar energy as well. The change is reflected in the group’s new name, the Governors’ Wind and Solar Energy Coalition (GWSC). “This…
New York establishes clean energy mandate for 50% renewables by 2030
Editor’s note: New York Governor Cuomo has taken action on climate change by mandating that 50% of all electricity in the state must come from renewable energy resources by 2030. New York has already taken steps to modernize its energy system through the Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) — a plan for modernizing and building a resilient and affordable…
New York announces $160-million investment in clean energy
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York has announced a $160-million investment designed to grow large-scale clean energy projects statewide. As part of the State’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy, this funding is being made available to support public-private sector partnerships in clean energy projects. Funding will be administered competitively, and proposals will improve…
Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition welcomes new team
The Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition has welcomed Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as its new Chairman and Vice Chairman. “States continue to play a leading role developing the nation’s renewable energy resources, and capturing the jobs and economic benefits that these growing clean energy industries provide,” said Governor Inslee. “Washington state’s…